Baking How-to

How-to-Baking is a helpful guide that will get you prepped for creating outstanding dishes in the oven. Learn about the difference between baking powder and baking soda, how to use yeast and the basics to become the go to baker in your household.

Featured Article |  5 Tips for Baking the Perfect Cookie

There are many ways your cookies can go wrong. From the cookies merging together on the sheet to the bottoms burning to an undesirable shade of black, the bottom line is baking isn't easy. But these tips may help! See more »

5 Tips for Baking the Perfect Cookie

5 Tips for Baking the Perfect Cookie

There are many ways your cookies can go wrong. From the cookies merging together on the sheet to the bottoms burning to an undesirable shade of black, the bottom line is baking isn't easy. But these tips may help!

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Can flour explode?

Can flour explode?

Is flour inflammable? I heard that if you were to burn flour it would explode. If so, what is in flour that makes this happen?

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How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust

How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust

That rich pumpkin filling and gooey melange of cinnamon apples can't stand alone on the dessert cart -- they belong inside a flaky, buttery pie crust. The crust makes or breaks a pie, which explains why so many of us buy them premade.

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Test Your Baking Smarts

Test Your Baking Smarts

Does your baking stop at the pre-made dough you can buy at the grocery store? Or do you make every cookie and cake from scratch? Find out how much you know about baking those beloved treats by taking this quiz.

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What is baking powder, and how does it work?

What is baking powder, and how does it work?

Baking powder is an essential ingredient when preparing and making baked goods. As a leavening agent it gives volume and a fluffy texture to muffins, breads and cakes. Learn more about baking powder and how it is used in this article.

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Baking Cookies

Baking Cookies

Baking cookies is a wonderful pastime that results in even more wonderful treats. In this article, we'll show you how to bake cookies, as well as test them for doneness and store them properly.

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Baking Flour Facts

Baking Flour Facts

The many different types of baking flour, such as cake flour, pastry flour, and others, can be confusing. Using the right type of flour can make all the difference in taste and texture. Find baking powder facts and information.

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Baking Methods

Baking Methods

Using correct baking methods can make baking a cake a piece of cake. Learn various useful baking methods and tips in this article and soon enough you'll be a master in the kitchen.

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Baking Mix Tips

Baking Mix Tips

In today's fast-paced world, who has time to bake delicious brownies, biscuits, and other desserts from scratch? Luckily there are plenty of baking mixes available for making quick desserts that taste like you spent hours baking. Read more.

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Baking Powder Questions

Baking Powder Questions

Baking powder is a leavener that makes baked goods rise and is similar to baking soda. Their properties are slightly different, so one should not be substituted for another. Learn how to use and store baking powder in this article.

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