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Pantry Staple Swaps to Make Your Baking More Sustainable

I love baking, but the cleaning-up part has always been a headache! Leftover crumbs, unused ingredients, parchment papers, one-time-use plastics, pieces of cardboard, baking trays, you name it. If...

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Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: Mastering the Science of Chemical Leaveners

Baking soda and baking powder may look and sound the same, but they certainly aren’t. They’re both leavening agents used to help baked goods rise, but interchanging them could lead … The post Baking...

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Breaking Bread: The Emotional Impact of Sharing Baked Goods

For many of us, the aroma of freshly baked cookies, the fluffiness of homemade bread, and the sweetness of cake are more than enough reasons to bake for ourselves and … The post Breaking Bread: The...

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The Ultimate Guide to Paleo Baking: Ancient Ingredients, Modern Delights

Flour, sugar, and dairy—conventional baking seems paleo-unfriendly at first glance, doesn’t it? Yet, it’s possible to whip up a comforting, baked treat using ingredients that don’t clash with the...

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Creative Baking With Kids: 5 Insider Tricks for Amazing Results

Nowadays, it can be difficult to get your children away from the screen. Yet, many parents forget that activities we find mundane are brand-new experiences for young children. Baking, in … The post...

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Dough Dilemmas Solved: Tips for Kneading, Shaping, and Proofing

When I first started baking, making bread was the bane of existence. All that flouring, kneading, cinching, slashing, and rising used to drive me insane. Thankfully, that didn’t last long; … The post...

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Easy & Stress-Free Baking Secrets: 3 Stunning Sweets for the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, maybe you’re worrying about not having enough time in your schedule for all the baking you want to do. Well, let me ease some of … The post Easy & Stress-Free...

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Baking Bootcamp: A Beginner’s Guide to the Essential Baking Tools

So you’ve decided to start baking as a hobby. Smart choice! Baking is a relaxing, rewarding, and relatively inexpensive creative outlet. But it does require precision. Let’s check out the … The post...

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Last-Minute Hacks for Baking on Special Occasions

I’ll be honest with you. I love baking, but it’s also incredibly time-consuming. Now, think of the horror of having guests over for a huge occasion with less than a … The post Last-Minute Hacks for...

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Eco-Conscious Baking: Prioritizing Sustainability in Your Kitchen

Odds are, baking is a relaxing labor of love for you and a blessing for those in your life. But now you’re wondering about the impact your hobby has on … The post Eco-Conscious Baking: Prioritizing...

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Baking Without Borders: Overcoming Fear of Trying New Ingredients

As a baker, trying out new ingredients is a fantastic way to create better bread, cookies, and cakes. This can be an exciting experience, but it also has its fair … The post Baking Without Borders:...

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7 Surprisingly Simple Baking Hacks Your Kids Will Love (and You Will Too!)

Baking with kids is the definition of chaos. From flour-covered surfaces to sticky fingers, you’ll have a field day cleaning afterward, but it’s all part of the fun. What if … The post 7 Surprisingly...

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6 Simple Substitutions That Will Save Your Bake (and Your Sanity)

Baking is a pretty therapeutic experience, but it can all go south if you realize you’re missing a key ingredient in the middle of a recipe. The art of baking … The post 6 Simple Substitutions That...

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Resilience in the Kitchen: Overcoming Baking Failures with Grace and Grit

Picture this: It’s your first time making brownies, and you couldn’t be more excited. You buy all the ingredients, follow the instructions to the best of your abilities, and put … The post Resilience...

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Sweet Sentiments: How Baking Together Builds Stronger Relationships

My earliest memory of baking was when I was with my grandmother. As a child, I would help her bake boxed banana cake and chocolate crinkle mixes in a tiny … The post Sweet Sentiments: How Baking...

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Sharing the Love: Baked Goods Gifting Etiquette

Whether it’s a beautifully frosted cake or a batch of fresh chocolate chip cookies, no one says no to a gift of baking goods. There’s something special about receiving a … The post Sharing the Love:...

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Spice Up Your Baking: Demystifying Sweet Flavors of the East

I’ve always believed that baking is more about skill and technique than it is about ingredients. That doesn’t mean that ingredients don’t play a crucial role in the process, though. … The post Spice Up...

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Eggs-cellent Baking: Leavening, Binding, and Common Mistakes!

I think we can all agree that baking is about balance. All the ingredients, no matter their portions, play a role in creating a delicate, flavorful pastry. That’s why messing … The post Eggs-cellent...

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Elevate Your Baking with Regional Flair: How to Incorporate Local Flavors and...

Baking is how many of us celebrate diverse cultures. Local desserts have a special place in our hearts, and we often feel nostalgic when we bite into a familiar flavor. … The post Elevate Your Baking...

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5 Genius Hacks for Baking with Kids: Make Memories, Not a Mess

Here’s a fact every parent knows: anything done with kids is a hundred times more fun and a hundred times messier. If you want to share your favorite activity with … The post 5 Genius Hacks for Baking...

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