If you're new to baking, then starting with a complicated triple-layer cake recipe can be a little overwhelming. To help build your confidence and baking skills, we recommend starting with simple recipes and working your way up. Starting with easy-to-make baked goods will allow you time to master the basics of baking and ensure that when you do make a more complicated recipe, it will turn out perfect!
Are you looking for an easy baked good? Start with a recipe like this Easy Apple Galette with Salted Maple Caramel Drizzle. While this dessert may sound extravagant, it can be prepped and cooked in just over an hour! For the filling, healthy and natural ingredients like ripened granny smith apples, almond paste, and our Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour are used to make a flavorsome base. The simple, delicious ingredients and minimal baking skills needed for this pie make it the perfect dessert to start your baking journey.
Note: While the almond paste adds a delicious and nutty flavor to the galette, it can be left out if preferred!
Though not often thought of as a baking tool, kitchen scissors can be used in a variety of baking recipes. From cutting the parchment paper to slicing fresh herbs, you can use kitchen scissors in a variety of useful ways.
While this tip might seem obvious, it's an essential step in baking the perfect treat. By reading (and rereading) the recipe beforehand, you'll know exactly what you need to make your dish a success. Knowing all of the ingredients, baking tools and skills required to make a recipe can help you avoid making any mistakes during the baking process. Reading a recipe fully can also help you determine if this is a baked good the entire family can enjoy. If you notice that the chosen recipe has an ingredient a family member might not like or may even be allergic to, then you can actively search for a substitution or a different method before you start the baking process. Following this tip each time you bake will surely save you time and money!
Looking for the perfect recipe to bake with your family? Try making these Fruit and Pistachio Slice and Bake Cookies! Made with chopped pistachios and orange zest, these cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat. Using our Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour, these cookies can be baked in just 10 minutes. Plus, with just a few simple swaps, they can easily be made gluten free and vegan. For an even sweeter treat, try topping freshly baked cookies with your favorite jam or jelly. This is one recipe that both kids and adults are bound to enjoy!
While practiced bakers and chefs commonly measure their ingredients by weight, this method of measuring is not always feasible for beginner chefs. By learning how to measure ingredients without a scale, correctly, you can achieve a baked good that is equivalent (or better) than that of a professional. All it takes is a bit of practice! When measuring wet ingredients, use clear or glass measuring cups. These tools are designed with wet ingredients in mind and will provide you with the correct measurements.
