Baking fundamentals

Baking Fundamentals Course Syllabus | Baker Bettie

Baking Fundamentals Lesson 3: Common Baking Terminology ~ Baker Bettie

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Raise your hand if you received a new kitchen knife as a gift for the holidays! No? Oh, sorry, didn’t mean to rub it in. But regardless if Santa slid a shiny Henckels under the tree or not, this does not mean knife shopping shouldn't be in your future — upgrading to help you get ready for the cold winter ahead (read: serious time in the home kitchen). After all, it’s a great time for post-holiday sales too. But where to begin? Here’s a little guide to help you sort out the basics.

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Learn how to become a better baker with these important baking fundamentals.

Learn about the key differences between baking powder vs. baking soda - from substitutions to their purpose in cooking and baking.

Learn how to measure ingredients properly for baking, the difference between measuring by weight and measuring by volume and how to properly do each. Measuring ingredients accurately for baking is incredibly important especially if you are measuring by volume. Learn the "spoon and level" method for measuring flour.