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Baking is my art,
baking is my love language
Auntie A's Words of Wisdom
"Practice may make perfect but baking is an art and there is no perfection in art so have fun and learn in the process!"
Before you get started, a few ingredients to make the baking process easier and more enjoyable!
Ingredients should be at room temperature
(unless otherwise specified)
Room temperature ingredients will allow the batter/dough to come together nicely and improve its consistency.
Use a digital kitchen scale to measure your ingredients
(e.g. flour, sugars, butter)
Precise measurements will result in goods baked to perfection. After all, baking is a chemical reaction!
The quality of your pans matter
Light metal anodized aluminum pans allow for even heat distribution and will result in tall cake layers (with no dome).
Read through the recipe ahead of time
It will ensure you have everything you need and you will know what's coming your way (e.g. chill time). You will feel better prepared and confident to tackle your project!
Use the butter wrapper to grease your pan(s)
However, do not over grease the sides of the pan(s) as it will result in burnt and crunchy (cake) sides.
When creaming, begin by beating the butter before adding the sugar
This will allow for the sugar to dissolve better and create tiny air bubbles (fluffy), which will add height and prevent dense cakes (light).
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"Mise en place"
(Putting in Place)
Before you start, have all your ingredients measured & ready (cut, grated, etc.); pans prepared; and mixing bowls, measuring cups & equipment set out.
For cakes, grease your pan(s) then line the bottom with parchment paper
The parchment paper will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan and will allow the cake to slide out smoothly.
When creaming, begin by beating the butter before adding the sugar [II]
This will result in a light and fluffy texture, as well as a lighter colour allowing you to achieve a white buttercream.
"Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy"
Using the paddle attachment, mix room temperature butter and sugar on medium speed (3-4) for ~3 minutes.
"Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy" [II]
You will know you've achieved a well-creamed mixture when the sugar has mostly dissolved and it is light in texture with fluffy peaks.
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