Questions tagged [baking]
Questions about cooking by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.
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Can I bake 2 cakes at a time on 2 different shelves in my oven toaster grill?
I have a 45 liter capacity oven toaster grill, with 3 rack levels. Can I use the 2 shelves at a time, to bake 2 cakes simultaneously?
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Underside of dough in proofing basket pulls apart
When I form a loaf out of dough and put it upside-down into a proofing basket, the bottom of the loaf sometimes begins to pull apart from itself, as if the dough isn't sticking to itself as much as it ...
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No Demerara sugar
I have just made an apple pie with a crumble topping for friends coming to lunch. The recipe specified Demerara sugar but I had run out so used dark soft brown instead. I think soft has more ...
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My homemade sourdough bread tastes bitter after letting it stay for one day
I do sourdough bread at home, and through the process, I've tasted lots of not-yet-baked breads. Also, tasted someone else's sourdough bread, which was quite good.
Now, I'm in the stage where I can ...
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Olive oil instead of peanut oil to air fry potato?
I’m allergic to peanut oil, can I use olive oil for baking potatoes in a power air fryer oven elite
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Freeze dried blueberries vs frozen blueberries?
What can I substitute for freeze dried blueberries? Will frozen blueberries work? This is for a bread filling.
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Schichttorte; a 20 layer German broiled cake [duplicate]
I am making the cake named above, which I found on a British baking site. It call s for 5 1/2 oz of reg flour-sifted, and 2 1/4 oz of sifted corn flour. ? Does anyone know if this recipe in this ...
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How to “Sponge” in “Sponge and Dough”?
I'm trying to improve my bread making and have read about the sponge and dough method.
From my understanding, I should use 20% to 30% of my flour for the sponge. To the sponge's flour, I should add ...
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Premix process or methods in commercial bakery [closed]
Can anybody provide the premix process regarding commercial bakery chain? what are the ingredients included in the premix?
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the oil I put in cake mix is old
The oil I used in a cake mix was old & made the batter taste like old oil. Is there a salvage or is it ruined?
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How to make bun with my oven
The electric oven I have, Its maximum heat is only 250 Celsius. If I wanted to make a bun in it,
How to preheat?
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How much time I have to heat?
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how many Celsius to heat?
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Scalloped potatoes and oven fried pork copsihave scl
I have scalloped potatoes that need to cook at 450 for 25 minutes and ocean fried pork chops that need to cook at 425 for 25 minutes. How much longer will scalloped potatoes need to cook at 425?
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How much honey to preserve bread? [duplicate]
I have a bread recipe that calls for 8% sugar. I'd like to use honey so that the bread doesn't go stale quickly. How much honey do I need to use in a bread recipe to retard the process of bread going ...
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Butter ball cookies rolled in power sugar
Could I rebake butterball cookies after they have been rolled in confectionary sugar. The center seems raw.
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What is this bread making technique called?
I saw a video wherein a baker made a well in his flour, poured all the formula's water and yeast in the well, then let that sit for a while before proceeding with the rest of the incorporation of ...
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How to make rolls airier and crustier?
I'm working on a bread roll recipe that's 66% water (it's wet, but I'm still able to shape into rolls), 4% powdered skim milk, 1.8% ADY, 1.6% salt, 10% sugar, and 8% shortening. I divide the rolls ...
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Can fresh citrus juice be reduced to concentrate flavor?
Does reducing fresh citrus juice increase its flavor and will the flavor be damaged if it is reduced too far?
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How to use a preferment / poolish? Cake vs ADY?
I'm experimenting with a yeasted dinner roll recipe. I'd like to use a pre-ferment (poolish) to enhance the bread's flavor.
According to https://food52.com/blog/17140-preferments-and-how-to-adapt-any-...
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Jam cake is too dry! [closed]
I used my grandmothers jam cake recipe and it did the same thing my mother’s did....too dry! It only has butter, so I am thinking oil or applesauce would be needed? I cooked it less than the time ...
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Almond Bark - how many squares equal a cup of white chocolate chips?
I'm making a fudge that calls for 3 1/2 cups of chocolate chips but I want to use the Almond bark - how many squares do I need to equal the 3 1/2 cups of chips?
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Quick breads in foil pans
When cooking quick breads in foil pans should they be placed on a cookie sheet or set on oven rack?
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How to make crescent rolls soft and fluffy?
I have tried a couple of times to make my crescent rolls light, soft, and fluffy, but I have not managed to achieve that yet. They turn out a bit too heavy. My guess is that the dough is too sticky, ...
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How to make Brie En Croute less rich/cheesy?
I prepared Brie En Croute using 1/2 of a 16.9oz/480g round of Brie and a single layer of frozen puff pastry dough. I also added a few dollops of apricot preserves inside. When wrapped, the pastry ...
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I want to make normal sandwich bread. What's the yeast called in an Italian supermarket?
I'm going crazy because Lievito Madre won't raise (half whole grain / half white wheat 00) my dough. Which yeast should I buy in Italy to finish with normal sandwich bread?
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Top of Dough “Cracked” During Cold Rise - is it bad?
I made a brioche/sweet dough and did a cold rise overnight. The risen dough had cracks at the top of it. See:
Is this normal? Or symptomatic of a problem?
I used a glass bowl and covered it with ...
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Refrigerated sugar cookie dough
If my sugar cookie dough has been in the fridge for a few days how long should it sit out before I attempt to roll it out?
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Does Sugar Cook Eggs?
There's a old wives tale of sugar cooking eggs. I was wondering if there's any substance to that or if it's merely a concentration of the egg as the sugars absorb water.
I was watching The Try Guys ...
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What happens to yeast in bread after it dies?
I have been told by someone that afterm the yeast dies in bread when you bake it, it "disappears". Is this true? I always thought I could taste yeast in really good bread but I could be wrong.
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Coconut 'n' condensed milk macaroons stuck to waxed paper! how do I remove the waxed paper from treat after baking?Stuck!
Coconut & condensed milk cookies stuck to waxed paper.. how can I salvaage treat & remove waxed paper?
STUCK!
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How to make wafer paper?
I would like to make wafer paper like it is used as basis for some Christmas cookies or as used in church (oblates).
This seems to be too basic to be mentioned in usual recipes. Internet search ...
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what is the time difference by pounds to slow cook pork ribs?
I have to cook 6 racks (about 16lbs) of baby back ribs (packs of 3 from Costco). I can't find anything on the internet about how to adjust for time when cooking. I plan on a cooking temperature of ...
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What happens to dough when sugar is added?
I've been experimenting with a brioche recipe. After mixing the first few ingredients (flour, liquids, etc.) and develop some gluten, I add the sugar per the recipe's instructions. At this point, it ...
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Please suggest a substitute for espresso powder which is not made from coffee
I see Espresso Powder frequently in chocolate-based baking recipes. I've done some searching here (and elsewhere online) for potential substitutes, but have only been able to find other coffee-based ...
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Making Bacon Spirals
I would like to make a garnish of bacon spirals. Spirals like cinnamon rolls, not like curly fries, nor like Gemelli pasta.
My plan is to bake loosely rolled bacon held in place with a toothpick.
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How much gluten for soft, airy, enriched dough?
I'm making brioche, which are turning out OK, but not at the softness/airiness that I want. I've been trying to research what exactly I need to do to improve the crumb structure to get to my desired ...
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Can i put yeast into cookie dough to make them thicker looking? [duplicate]
I want to make cookies thicker looking can i add some yeast into cookies dough to make them thicker.
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How to place nuts on top of the cake so that they stay symmetrically?
I am making a Christmas plum cake and I like to decorate the top of the cake with cashew nuts. I place them in a circle, touching each other and touching the wall of the pan. But after baking is done, ...
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How to get intended taste using baking powder instead of acid + baking soda?
A coffee cake recipe calls for using sour cream and baking soda. I understand that acid + baking soda is a leavening agent and you can use them as a substitute for baking powder. But I only have ...
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Placing a cookie sheet under my pyrex baking dish in a convection oven
Can I place a cookie sheet under my Pyrex baking dish to catch drippings from my lasagna if I use a gas convection oven? I wonder if it will bake in the same amount of time.
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How do I get something sticky like honey or Golden Syrup off measuring spoons or measuring cups? Is there a better way?
When I put honey in a spoon or measuring cup, the residue stays and it’s hard to get all of it out. How do I make it all come out? Is there a way to measure honey without leaving honey on a spoon?
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Weird-shaped jelly doughnuts
I tried making Sufganiot (a kind of jelly doughnut) this Hanukkah, and ran into a problem. I've let the dough rise, made balls, then let them rise again. However, all balls split along the seam lines (...
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Baguette style bread with seeds
Years ago in Denmark a friend used to bake bread in the French style but containing lots of mixed seeds. Something like a baguette but short and fat with a crusty top. Is there any reason why I ...
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How long to bake matzah, butter and sugar at a lower temperature
I'm making matzah brittle and the recipe call for 5 mins at 450. My brisket is baking at 350. How long should I bake the matzah at 350?
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Plum cake recipe
After all its a Christmas month so I wanted to something different so tried to do plum cake. But that ended up really mess. I got the recipe from blog did some variations to that but the cake ended up ...
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Can I make a sweet hot water crust pastry?
I’ve been making lots of Hand raised pies recently and I’m wondering if it’s possible to do a sweet hot water crust pastry. What I’m wanting to attempt is a Christmassy Hand raised mince pie.
My ...
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How do I prevent mini cheesecakes from stick in muffin pan
I am going to be making some cheesecake in a square muffin pan (pictured).
I am planning to make crustless cheesecake. Just eggs, cream cheese, and sugar.
How do I ensure the mini cheesecake come ...
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Glucose in sweet bread?
I see glucose being used in cake to make them soft and moist. Now I'm wondering if glucose could have the same effect in bread.
Can glucose be used in a brioche type bread? Perhaps as part of ...
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Reference for Hydration Levels
I'm trying to find out how to compute the approximate hydration of my dough. I'm not sure what the hydrations are for the following:
Butter
Margarine
Evaporated Milk
Buttermilk
Heavy cream
Any ideas ...
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How to Avoid Soggy Chopped Nuts in Baked Goods
I avoid putting chopped nuts inside quick breads because they tend to result in a soggy texture, not crisp as nuts should be. (I think it's less of a problem in cookies.) I'd like to hear how others ...
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How do I cook frozen fish in microwave? [closed]
I have no baking oven. How can I cook frozen fish in a microwave oven, and how long will it take to be ready?
