Category "baking"

Is it safe to bake dough in a microwave?

I heard that meat isn't safe to bake or grill in a microwave because there may be tiny areas that contain less moisture and hence not cooked through as microwav

Is it possible to prevent a japanese cheesecake from deflating or sinking?

A japanese cheesecake is basically like a cheesecake fused with a spongecake. When i beat the egg whites they peak perfectly then i am required to get 1/3 of t

Preventing Warping when Roasting at High Temperature

I like to roast in a gas oven at 400F for extended periods. Ex: I will cook large batches of bacon at 400F for about 35 min, and large batches of Brussels Spro

How to not make my macarons rip? [duplicate]

I just made a batch of macarons. This is my third total batch of them, and they become increasingly better - alas compared to my previous batc

What is the difference between using hot water and cold water when making regular pastry?

What difference in texture and taste does using hot water make to pastry? How would this compare with a standard recipe (flour, butter, salt, egg, a little cold

Commercial part-baked baguettes

It's possible to buy 'part-baked' baguettes in the UK which are intended to be heated in a hot oven, say 220C (430°F), for 10 minutes before serving. Do

Can I substitute salted for unsalted butter in chocolate fudge?

My recipe calls for unsalted butter but I only have salted butter on hand. Will this be a problem in the taste or consistency of my fudge?

When can I use a cake recipe to make muffins?

I wanted to know what are the rules for using a recipe of a cake biscuit to make muffins. I understand I need to adjust the time of baking. Is there anything el

Two identical dishes - how do I adjust temp and time for two 9x13 pans instead of just one?

Two identical dishes - how do I adjust temp and time for two 9x13 pans instead of just one? It calls for one being baked at 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Baking and a rotten egg was cracked into mix :(

I was mixing together my batter for gluten free cinnamon rolls (aka- using really expensive flour!), I broke an egg into the mix and the yolk looked almost like

Flour/Instant Dry Yeast Ratio in Thin Pizza Dough

I researched this question before asking, but I could not find a clear information. I'm sorry if I missed it. I want to make pizza from a leavened dough. I wil

Why did one pecan pie end up with a dark center after baking while the other pie came out perfect, same batter same cook time?

I baked two pecan pies at the same time, used the exact same batter and everything, one pie came out perfect with a clear pecan batter center, the other pie how

How much time and temperature do I add when making 140% of a quick bread recipe?

I am going to make a quick bread recipe that calls for an 8" X 4.5" (20 cm X 11 cm) loaf pan, but I only have a 10" x 5" (25 cm X 13 cm) loa

How are powdered emulsifiers (such as monoglycerides) prepared for use in cooking and baking?

Recently I picked up a few different types of emulsifiers in bulk powder form when I saw them in passing at a catering wholesaler. Having never used powdered

Adjusted cooking time for an already-baked pie shell

I have a pumpkin pie recipe that calls for an unbaked pie shell. During the cooking step, it cooks first at 425°F for 15 minutes, and then at 350°F for

Gluten formation in cake dough

I have no experience in cooking. So I apologize in advance if this is a simple question. The first cake of my life that I made yesterday swelled very well in t

The secret to crispy sourdough waffles?

This is my first post so forgive me if I break etiquette! I am trying to figure out why I can't seem to achieve crispy waffles. I've been working with the King

Should I mix vanilla sugar with wet or dry ingredients?

I could not find vanilla extract in my town. There is vanilla sugar instead in markets.In my cake recipe, there is vanilla extract and it is whipped with egg,

How to cook fried potatoes in a No Fry Cooker?

I want to “No Fry” French fried potatoes. Can I stack them on top of each other to cook and brown a little? I have seen pictures of them being piled

How to make a more apple-y apple cider yeast bread

I would like to figure out how to make a strongly apple-flavored yeast bread I found a recipe for a yeast bread that I was quite happy with, which starts with