Home baking doesn’t always turn out as tasty as we would like. Sometimes the desserts come out dry or low quality. This most often happens because even experienced cooks don’t have the same baking skills as professional bakers.
1. OVEN.
It’s best to preheat the oven in advance since the desired temperature doesn’t increase quickly. Also remember to follow the temperature recommendations for what you’re baking.
However, it’s important to remember that each oven operates differently, so cooking times can vary.
2. SCALES.
For baking, it’s better to trust cooking scales rather than estimating ingredients by eye. Scales allow you to precisely follow recipes.
Plus, ingredient amounts are often listed in grams in recipes.
3. TEMPERATURE.
It’s best to take baking ingredients out of the fridge ahead of time. If all ingredients are the same temperature, you can achieve better quality baked goods.
4. OIL.
If using vegetable oil to grease pans, choose an oil without much flavor or aroma so as not to detract from the taste.
When choosing butter, opt for unsalted so as not to ruin sweet desserts.
5. BREADCRUMBS.
If making cakes or tart crusts, butter alone won’t be enough to grease the pan. It’s also best to use regular breadcrumbs.
