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

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