If you want to get into baking but aren’t sure where to start, our tips for baking for beginners will help you get the ball rolling.
From preparation to cooling, we’re sharing 7 tips to help your baked goods turn out beautifully every time.
Read the Recipe All the Way Through
When making something for the first time, you should always start by reading the recipe all the way through. Some steps are time-sensitive, so being prepared could save your dish from ending up in the trash. Pre-reading a recipe will help you become familiar with the process and have a better turnout in the end.
Prep Ingredients Beforehand
While looking through the recipe before you start baking, you should also look over the ingredients. Confirm that you have all the necessary components and that each ingredient is as fresh as possible. Additionally, ensure that everything is at the proper temperature. If your recipe calls for room temperature butter or warm water, now is the time to kick start that process.
Prep Tools Beforehand
The key to going from good baking to great is using the correct tools for the job. Have all of your baking essentials out and ready to go before you get started. This will give you time to line pans, clean dirty dishes, and make sure nothing is missing. Baking requires precision, so be sure to have the right measuring tools ready to go as well.
Measure Your Ingredients Accurately
Have you ever made a batch of cookies only to find them dry and crumbly? This is probably because you didn’t measure the ingredients quite right. Accuracy is the key to successful baking. Having the right measuring tools and crafting consistent measurements can make all the difference in the final product.
Some tools that can help you achieve precise measurements include:
- Cups for liquid ingredients
- Cups for dry ingredients
- A digital scale for measuring by weight
- Spoons for measuring in small amounts
Preheat Your Oven
How many times have you prepared a tasty treat only to find that you never preheated the oven? Get in the habit of preheating your oven around 20 minutes before you expect to finish preparing your dish. This is enough time to allow the oven to reach your desired temperature setting and settle there. Timing is the key to perfection.
Don’t Overcrowd Your Oven or Pans
One key tip to baking for beginners is to avoid the tendency to overcrowd your pans and oven.
An overcrowded pan causes uneven baking and too many pans prevent the oven from heating properly. Instead of saving you time, these mistakes can ruin your dish.
Allow for Proper Cooling Time
As hard as it is to wait to devour your baked goods, allowing them to properly cool first will be worth it in the long run. Cooling decreases the internal temperature and prevents your treats from falling apart. Investing in a cooling rack can help expedite this process.
Check out Spoons ‘n Spice for All Your Baking Needs
With over 17,000 items in stock, Spoons ‘n Spice has everything necessary for baking for beginners. We’re mindful of the COVID-19 pandemic and currently offer online shopping, in-store pickup, and curbside pickup. Just give us a call when you arrive, and we’ll take the item you purchased outside for you.
We’re located in the Sugarhouse Shopping Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Contact us with any questions you may have today!