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Top tips for baking succcess

It's always disappointing when your cake sinks or a pudding fails to rise. Follow these great tips, and enjoy trouble-free baking every time

  • Do not overmix and do not overbake

  • Carefully read the recipe before proceeding. Use the specified ingredients, and pre-measure them

  • Measure things carefully

  • Take your time to properly preheat the oven, and practice safety

  • Always measure flour according to the recipe

  • Use an oven thermometer, readily available in supermarkets and department stores. Oven temperatures can vary greatly

  • Properly store ingredients and use the highest quality and freshest ones possible

  • Use metal nonstick baking pans or silicone ones, not thin disposable aluminum ones. Glass pyrex pans are preferable for pies

  • For cake and loaf recipes that require unmoulding, place the pan on a wire cake rack and let it stand for 10 minutes. Then unmould

  • Before baking, always wash your hands and carefully wash any fruits and vegetables used in the recipe



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