How To Bake

7 Facts About Yeast that Will Make You a Better Baker
Dennis WeaverDec 02, 2023
Hot water or water with too much chlorine or salt will kill yeast. You might...
How to Make Flavored Whipped Cream for Your Skillet Cobblers
Dennis WeaverNov 25, 2023
You don't have to add flavored whipped cream to skillet cobblers; ice cream works fine....
How to Bake Better Brownies, Breads, and Cookies
Dennis WeaverNov 25, 2023
Baking is a science. Recipes are reasonably precise. Why aren't the results uniform? If you followed the recipe, there are reasonably only two questions left when the brownies' are ready to go in the oven: What's the baking temperature and how long to bake it?  The recipe sets the first one. For many recipes, the recipe author declares 350 degrees. But then the author sets a time range, like 45 to 55 minutes. Baking is a science. Why then the lack of precision regarding time?
Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Dennis WeaverNov 15, 2023
Here you'll find three types of sweet rolls that you can make with a pastry...
13 Ways to Make Mashed Potatoes for the Holidays
Dennis WeaverNov 10, 2023
Melissa, the cook on this project, discovered that she likes mashed potatoes after all. Mashed potatoes‚ she thought‚ were bland, something to pile gravy on. By the time the project was done, she liked mashed potatoes. They weren't boring, they could have a taste of their own as different types of mashed potatoes, and they could be adventuresome.
Unlimited Cheesecake Bars
Dennis WeaverNov 10, 2023
I love these cheesecake bars.  The cheesecake part, that’s what you expect. But the filling, the choice of fillings, that’s what makes this recipe unforgettable.  That’s where you can become your own creator. You can make these with jams, jellies, or pastry fillings.  Included are six recipes and you'll learn more about pastry fillings..