Baking Science
Collection by Baking Sense
With 25+ years experience as a baker and pastry chef you can be sure that my recipes are well-tested. Get lots of "how to" and "why" information and great tips for recipe success. This board has pins with the posts from my blog which get into the science of baking.
The Function of Eggs in Baking
Learn about the science of eggs in baking.Improve your recipes by changing the number of eggs, yolks and whites.
How to create the best Cake Recipes
Learn how to create a great cake recipe using the "Baker's Formula". Learn how to make a cake that is moist, tender and stable with baking science.
Malt & Rye Pretzel Rolls
A hint of barley malt syrup and a bit of stone ground rye flour give these Malt & Rye Pretzel Rolls a slightly sweet and complex flavor. The flavor really stands up to the extra "pretzel-y" crust. What's the secret to that great crust? #baking soda #rye #barley malt syrup #homemade #scratch #best #moist #how to #recipe
Cake Batter - Eggs
Eggs help form the structure of a cake. When mixing cake batter eggs can be added in many different ways to change the flavor and texture of the cake.
Cake Batter Mixing Methods - Reverse Creaming
The original Pound Cake Recipe made with equal parts flour, eggs, butter and sugar. It's not my favorite pound cake recipe, but it is the original.
The Function of Sugar in Cake Batter
Sugar is sweet but it's also a great cake tenderizer. Learn how to get the perfect texture for your cakes.
Cake Batter Salt & Leaveners
Learn How salt & leaveners can dramatically change the outcome of your cake. Free series of baking classes all about cake batter.
The Function Butter & Other Fats in Cake Batter
Butter is a great cake tenderizer. Learn how to change the amount and type of fat to get your best cake texture.
Cake Batter - Eggs
Eggs help create the structure of a cake. Learn how to use the yolks and whites for the best cake texture.
What Flour Does In Cake Batter
Cake flour, all purpose flour and bread flour are not interchangeable. Find out when to use which flour. Learn what gluten is and how to use gluten free flour.
Cake Batter Mixing Methods - Reverse Creaming
Free 7 part class all about the science of cake batter. Learn how to fix your cakes and go beyond the recipe.
The Function of Eggs in Baking
What are egg yolks and whites made of? Why do egg white whip up stiff but yolks don't? Learn all about this essential baking ingredient.
Pastry Cream - An Essential Recipe
Pastry Cream - An Essential Recipe - Baking Sense
Pate a Choux - An Essential Recipe
Pate a Choux - An Essential Recipe - Baking Sense
Perfect Pie Crust - An Essential Recipe
Learn how to make perfect pie crust. Watch a how t…
Velvety Soft White Cake
Learn the secrets to making a soft and tender white cake.