Saturday, January 1, 2022

Top 10 Baking Tips for 2022

Hi there e --

It's officially 2022! I hope this past year you brought you some joy and happiness in the midst of this continuing pandemic!

I spent many happy hours baking in my kitchen!

Today I'm bringing to you my Top 10 Baking Tips for 2022! These tips will bring your baking to a whole new level. Whether you're an experienced baker, or just getting started, these tips and tricks will help you make flawless bakes every single time!


Easy Homemade Puff Pastry:

Leave those frozen sheets on the store shelves! This is the best tasting, easiest homemade puff pastry recipe ever! It comes together in just 15 minutes.

Quick Homemade Puff Pastry Recipe

READ: Easy Homemade Puff Pastry Recipe


How to Line Pans with Parchment:

This easy backing hack will guarantee that your bakes, bars, and cookies won't ever stick to the pan!

How to Line Square Pans with Parchment

READ: How to Line Pans with Parchment Paper


How to Measure Ingredients for Baking:

Learn how to measure ingredients the right way! When it comes to baking, properly measuring ingredients can make or break you.

Measuring ingredients with cups, spoons, and by weight.

READ: How to Measure Ingredients


Why Use Cake Flour:

If you've ever wondered about cake flour, all your questions are answered here! Learn all about why this ingredient is often called for in recipes, what it is, where to get it, and how it's used.

Horizontal image of a copper measuring cup filled with cake flour.

READ: Why Use Cake Flour?


How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust:

It may look fancy, but weaving a lattice pie crust is actually pretty easy! Follow my step-by-step video tutorial for a gorgeous pie presentation.

Easy Lattice Top Pie Crust Tutorial.

READ: How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust


How to Stock Your Baking Pantry:

A short, comprehensive list of everything you'll need to stock your baking pantry. Start with these ingredients and you'll be amazed at all you can make!

Pantry Basics for Baking

READ: How to Stock Your Baking Pantry


How to Brown Butter:

Want to take your dish to the next level? Try using brown butter! It brings an irresistibly rich, nutty flavor to desserts and main dishes, and it's so easy to make.

Top down image of a bowl of brown butter, with a silver spoon, a stainless skillet, and a blue checkered napkin.

READ: How to Brown Butter


Homemade Pie Crust:

This is the most perfect homemade pie crust recipe! It has tender, flaky layers, and a rich buttery taste. And it's easy to make- completely from scratch!

Unbaked pie crust in a pie dish with a crimped edge.

READ: Homemade Pie Crust Recipe


Royal Icing:

The only royal icing recipe you'll ever need! This recipe is perfect for decorating cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and gingerbread houses. It's easy, pipes smooth, and dries hard!

Smooth Royal Icing Recipe for Flooding

READ: Royal Icing Recipe


Weight Conversions for Baking:

If you've ever wanted a recipe converted from cups to grams or ounces, I've done all the hard work for you! Check out this printable infographic on how to convert imperial measurements to metric, and never wonder again!

Handy Chart: cup to ounce to grams conversions for baking.

READ: Weight Conversions for Baking


I hope these baking tips take your baking to the next level in 2022!


This is just a small sampling of a few of my favorite baking tips. For LOTS more great ideas, check out the "Baking Tips" category of my recipe index.

BROWSE: Baking Tips


Enjoy!

Allie



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