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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...

Baking Science

Comparing Different Types of Washes for Baking

Have you ever wondered why one recipe calls for an egg wash to be brushed on while another calls for milk? It’s all about...

sourdough cinnamon roll on a plate with a bite taken out of it showing the inside

Sourdough Breads

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Sourdough cinnamon rolls are a step up from yeasted cinnamon rolls! They are soft and fluffy and have an incredible depth of flavor! How...

pie crust that has been fully blind baked

Beginner Techniques

How to Blind Bake Pie Crust

Recipes will often instruct to blind bake pie crust when the filling does not need to be baked or if the crust needs longer...

Homemade Ingredients

Homemade Powdered Sugar

If you don’t have a bag of powdered sugar on hand, you can make your own! You can turn granulated sugar into homemade powdered...

Components

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Homemade sweetened condensed milk can be made from scratch with simple ingredients. Use in baking, candies and ice cream! Overview There have been more...

Components

Homemade Brown Sugar

If you’re ever in a pinch, you can easily make your own homemade brown sugar with only 2 ingredients! What is brown sugar? Brown...

Baking Techniques

How to Use Brown Butter in Baking

Learn all about how to make brown butter and how to use it in baking. Brown butter is one of the easiest ways to...

Baking Science

Basics of Baker’s Percentages

Learn the basics of baker’s percentages and use the calculators to determine your recipe formula and final dough hydration. Overview One of the most...