Do you love to bake cupcakes but can’t figure out how to frost them like a pro? It’s not difficult if you have the right tools! In addition to an awesome batch of frosting, you will need to have at least two other things: a piping bag and a piping tip. Place your tip inside [...]
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Ask BFFF: HOW TO MAKE MARSHMALLOW FONDANT
Some of the most beautifully decorated baked goods we see today are covered in fondant. It’s smooth, flawless, and it gives bakers of all levels the ability to be extremely creative when it comes to cake decorating. The good news is you don’t need to be a professional pastry chef to work with fondant. As [...]
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Ask BFFF: HOW TO MAKE DOUGHNUTS WITHOUT FRYING THEM
Have you ever wanted to make homemade doughnuts but thought the only way to do it was to fry them? Well, you’ll be happy to know that you can make doughnuts just as tasty as the deep fried bakery version without ever getting out the oil. You can still make them with flour and yeast, [...]
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Ask BFFF: HOW TO TELL IF BAKING POWDER AND BAKING SODA ARE STILL FRESH
Once opened, baking powder has a shelf life of 9-12 months. It can be tested by stirring 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder into 1/2 cup of warm water. If bubbles begins to form, and the water begins to cloud, then your baking powder is still fresh! Some people say that baking soda has an indefinite [...]
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Ask BFFF: Why Did My Cake Cave in the Middle After it was Baked?
There are a few things to check for when trying to solve this issue. First, your oven temperature may be too low, so be sure to check the accuracy of your oven temperature before baking. Putting an oven thermometer in your oven will ensure that your oven temperature is accurate. Second, be sure to check [...]
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Ask BFFF: Can I Substitute Oil for Butter in a Recipe?
When it comes to baking, butter and oil have completely different fat contents, as butter consists of milk. We definitely do not recommend substituting oil for butter in a recipe. As you may know, baking is a precise science. When you change an ingredient, or an amount, the whole recipe changes. Substituting oil for butter [...]
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Ask BFFF: Can I Omit Espresso Powder or Freshly Brewed Coffee from a Recipe?
Yes, you can definitely leave espresso powder out of a recipe. Usually, the use of espresso powder is just to add extra flavor (generally in chocolate cakes). When it comes to coffee, however, it depends on the recipe. If the recipe only calls for a tablespoon, then you’re fine to leave it out. If the [...]
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Ask BFFF: What is Lemon Zest?
Lemon zest is the outermost rind of the lemon. It is used to infuse flavor into food, most often baked goods. It is aromatic and very flavorful when used the right way. To zest a lemon, you can use a tool called a zester or a microplane grater. You can also use a sharp paring [...]
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Ask BFFF: How Does Temperature Affect Bread Dough?
The first time I made bread dough from scratch, I had no idea how much of a role temperature played in the success of the final product. The way I found out was by having to scratch my first batch and start over. I looked at all of the things that may have affected the [...]
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