#baking

#baking

Saleratus, an obsolete leavening agent from the 1800s, was made from bicarbonate of potash and became a staple for pioneers, eventually replaced by baking soda.

Lemon bars are tart, tangy, and sweet, perfectly balanced with a shortbread crust and can be enhanced with a layer of canned cranberry sauce for added flavor.

Homemade bagels taste better than grocery store-bought kinds, which are often more dense and bread-like, but making them is a lot of work.

Jesse's no-knead Cheddar Jalapeño Loaf features bold orange chunks of cheddar and a hint of jalapeño heat, making it a fun and delicious baking project for friends and family.

Sour cream is best when gently warmed or added at the end of cooking to hot dishes, as high heat can cause it to separate and curdle.

To satisfy everyone, I've filled these doughnuts generously with a thick vanilla custard and a speedy strawberry jam.

Jam circles are a simple, yet delicious dessert made from hollowed-out canned cinnamon rolls filled with jelly or jam, creating a spiced jelly donut feel.

Chocolate meringue pie is a diner classic, combining a flaky crust with rich chocolate pudding and a light, airy meringue that resembles toasted marshmallow.

Toll House offers several cookie dough flavors, which vary in texture and taste when baked. Among them, peanut butter chocolate chip ranked lowest.

Duncan Hines' Perfectly Moist red velvet mix creates a visually appealing product with an adequate rise and a moist, spongy interior that resembles a sea sponge.

Using an air fryer is an effective method to ripen bananas quickly, taking only about eight minutes. The bananas should retain their peels during this process.

The base is an incredibly light genoise sponge that's topped with a layer of jelly, allowing for creativity in flavor selection.

Willis Johnson patented a game-changing solution: hand-cranking rotary egg beaters. This invention changed at-home baking for good and was registered in 1884.

Sage, particularly fresh, has a nuanced flavor ideal for biscuits. Both fresh and dried can be incorporated into the dough by mixing with dry ingredients.

Baking a basic layer cake requires finesse for proper proportions, making leveling necessary to avoid waste. Leftover cake scraps can transform into delicious desserts, like whoopie pies.

Beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract to make buttercream frosting. A simple way to flavor it is using Nesquik Strawberry Powder.

The biggest difference between a hand pie and a turnover is the dough that the filling is encased in. Hand pies are usually made with pie dough, while turnovers are traditionally made with puff pastry.

Soft breads are any breads that are tender, moist, and have a fine, closed crumb, without any outer crunchy crust. They include brioche, challah, and hamburger buns.

Ciabatta has a fluffy and airy inner crumb with a crisp crust, while focaccia features a soft, spongy texture with a crunchy exterior.

Kubez, an Arabic flatbread, is a versatile staple in the Middle East, perfect for accompanying meals or as a wrap for sandwiches.