
The beginners guide to baking.
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Why Some Breads Go Stale So Quickly (and How to Delay It)
Find out why bread turns tough overnight (hint: starch crystallizes) and get practical tips to
Everything You Need to Know About Pectin in Baking
Learn about pectin in baking, including types, setting temps, how it works in jams, breads,
Everything You Need to Know About Tapioca Syrup
If you love baking and exploring new ingredients, tapioca syrup might be your next favorite
Butter vs. Margarine in Baking: Texture, Flavor, and Lift
Baking with butter vs. margarine: Compare texture, flavor, lift, cost & performance in a straightforward
Flavor Oils vs Extracts vs Emulsions in Baking: What to Use and When
Compare flavor oils extracts and emulsions in baking and choose the best option for strong
Why Professional Bakers Use Milk Powder Instead of Liquid Milk
Professional bakers rely on milk powder for consistency, shelf life, and better water control in
Why Do Croissants Cost So Much to Make? The True Cost of Lamination
Croissants are costly to produce. Learn how lamination, ingredients, and labor drive up costs for
How Tariffs Are Raising Food Prices in 2025: What Bakeries, Caterers, and Food Producers Need to Know
Tariffs are raising costs on key ingredients. Learn which foods are affected and what bakeries,
Baking with Hydrocolloids: Why Commercial Bakers Use Gums, Starches, and Gelatin
Learn how commercial bakers use hydrocolloids like xanthan gum, starches, and gelatin to improve texture,
The Top 10 Most Misunderstood Baking Ingredients—and What They Really Do
From lecithin to sorbic acid, we break down 10 misunderstood baking ingredients—what they do, why
The Psychology of Color in Baked Goods: What Sells (and What Doesn’t)
Color affects how baked goods sell. Learn how color choices—from pastel pink to deep brown—shape
Mixing Mistakes in High-Volume Baking: What to Avoid
Avoid dense texture, poor rise, or wasted batches—fix the most common mixing mistakes in high-volume