Baking basics

Learn the basics of baking! Reminders, tips, and ingredient basics to equip you with the knowledge you need to get delicious results.

Basic Baking Conversions When Measuring Ingredients Whether you use a scale or measuring cups when baking, you want to make sure you have the exact right measurements to get the best possible bakes for your cakes! Maybe you even like to use both methods for measuring depending on different ingredients. No matter your preferred method,

I've come a long, long way in baking journey. Looking back, I want to share some helpful tips that I've learned that will help you become a better baker!

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For a tender and flaky pie crust, use a lard recipe.

Whether you're an experienced baker trying to get out of your all-purpose rut or a rookie wondering if those specialty flours are just a marketing gimmick, you've no doubt seen the plethora of different types of flours in the grocery store or in recipes you'd like to try. But now that we're trying to make as few trips as possible to the grocery store and all-purpose flour is often out-of-stock, what's the deal with all the other types of flour in the baking aisle? Well, if a recipe was…

I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that baking often seems quite daunting due to the complexity of the recipes and the required accuracy of all the essential ingredient measurements. Watching cookery shows like Masterchef, I marvel at how the contestants seem to be able to magically conjure up the recipe for any desired dish out

Make your favorite baked goodies with this handy baking ratios chart—no recipe needed!

Live to Sweet's best recipes for the beginning baker! No special equipment required!

Improve your baking skills and add these foolproof cakes, cookies, and muffins to your repertoire. Try out any of these classic recipes to bake.