Category: Baking Basics

What does overworked dough look like?

What does overworked dough look like?

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) Chances are you right now have a dough that looks absolutely sticky or just not right. In this post “What does overworked dough look like?“, you will get to know: What does overworked dough look like? How Read More

How to start a food blog and make money

How to start a food blog and make money

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) You landed here because you Googled “How to start a food blog and make money.” Well, hello there! I will make sure that you leave this blog post feeling motivated and sorted. Sounds good? I started Read More

How to tell when first rise is done?

How to tell when first rise is done?

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) How to tell when the first rise is done? Most recipes including mine will tell you, to let the bread dough rise for 1 hour or till it doubles in size. Easy to say, but I know Read More

How to tell if bread is proofed perfectly?

How to tell if bread is proofed perfectly?

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) How to tell if bread is proofed perfectly? How to tell if bread is underproofed or even overproofed? This leaves a lot of bakers confused and feeling that their bread is doomed to mediocrity. Not here, Read More

7 signs your bread dough is kneaded enough

7 signs your bread dough is kneaded enough

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) 7 signs your bread dough is kneaded enough explains the signs you need to look for while kneading the bread dough. When kneading by hand, you may end up under-kneading the bread dough and when using Read More

What to do with expired yeast?

What to do with expired yeast?

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) You are here because your yeast is not active and it’s expired. What to do with expired yeast is what I will talk about in this blog post. I’ll also guide you to know what does Read More

How do you know if the yeast is still good?

How do you know if the yeast is still good?

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) If you have not baked in a while, how do you know if the yeast is still good? You have come to the right place. Take this quick 10-minute test to determine if the instant or Read More

Common Brownie Fails and How to fix them

Common Brownie Fails and How to fix them

Welcome back to your favorite desserts and baking blog:) In all my blog posts, I share the whys and hows of baking and dessert recipes. But sometimes you may end up making mistakes and that’s okay. It’s the best way to learn, but I don’t Read More

7 Amazon Baking supplies so CUTE you’ll want to bake every day!

7 Amazon Baking supplies so CUTE you’ll want to bake every day!

Hey there! Are you looking for some adorable baking tools to spice up your baking routine? Well, look no further because I have found the cutest Amazon baking supplies that will make you want to bake every day! As a fellow baking enthusiast, I know Read More

7 Essential Baking Ingredients

7 Essential Baking Ingredients

Baking is an art that requires a perfect blend of science and creativity. A perfect combination of ingredients is the key to a successful baking experience. If you are a beginner baker, then it is essential to understand the science behind each ingredient’s role in Read More