While we’re on the subject of the silicone mat, you can also use that to roll out your pie crust. You’ll need to flour the surface lightly and you will need to flour your rolling pin, but you’ll end up using a lot less flour than usual, preserving the quality of your pie crust and saving some money in the process. For more baking tips and tricks, check out our Baking Tip Tuesday archives....
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When you’re making rolled/shaped cookies, if you roll your cookie dough on a silicone mat (available at most home goods stores and most department stores), it virtually eliminates the need for a floured surface. You may need to lightly dust your rolling pin, but the mat does not need to be floured. Less additional flour gives you more consistent cookie results. Happy Baking! For more baking tips and tricks, check out our Baking Tip Tuesday archives....
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You may think that setting your oven to 350 degrees will get you a 350 degree oven; but that’s not always the case. In fact, more often than not, oven temperatures are wrong. So, do your baked goods a favor and purchase a simple high heat oven thermometer so you can have the right temperature every time. Happy New Year Baking! For more baking tips and tricks, check out our Baking Tip Tuesday archives....
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Yes, baking soda and baking powder do go bad. But there is an easy way to tell if you need to toss that container in your cabinet and buy a new one. For baking powder, add about 1/4 tsp powder to about 1/2 c hot water. If it bubbles, it’s good. For baking soda, add about 1/4 tsp of vinegar to 1/2 c hot water, then add about 1/4 tsp of soda. If it bubbles it’s good. If either of them don’t bubble, time...
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