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2 round loaves of bread one has a few slices cut

How to Proof Bread in the Oven

While most home bakers do not have a proofing box, there is an easy way to proof dough at home. Follow this tutorial to...

Frosting & Toppings

Russian Buttercream

Russian buttercream, also known as sweetened condensed milk buttercream, is made by whipping butter until it is very fluffy and then adding sweetened condensed...

Cooked cherry syrup on the stovetop in a saucepan

Pies, Tarts, & Cobblers

Cherry Pie Filling and Topping

This cherry pie filling can be baked in a traditional double pie crust, cobbler, or hand pie or topped over ice cream or cheesecake....

Fundamentals

How to Prepare Your Pans for Baking

Learn how to prepare and line your pans for baking so that your cakes don’t stick and everything will release easily! Each baker has...

various dairy products including sour cream, half and half, cream, sweetened condensed milk, and condensed milk

Baking School

Dairy Products and How to Make Substitutions

You’ll notice some recipes list different dairy products like buttermilk, sour cream or heavy cream but are they interchangeable? Let’s go over the most...

Components

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Making homemade vanilla extract couldn’t be easier. You only need 2 ingredients, time, and patience. Store-bought extract can be pricey while making your own...

Yeast Breads

No-Knead Lean Dough Master Recipe

I am so excited to share with you today a recipe from my new cookbook, Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book! We are making the...

Cookbook

Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book

Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book is a fundamentals of baking cookbook focused on approachable baking science, mixing methods, and customizable master recipes. Named by...