Brownies are a beloved treat, loved for their rich, chocolatey flavor and indulgent texture. Whether you prefer them fudgy, chewy, or cakey, perfecting your brownie baking technique can elevate your baking game. In this blog post, we’ll explore best practices for baking brownies, including temperature control, mixing strategies, and even tips for making brownies healthier […]
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Free Video Presentation – From Prep to Plate: Food Safety at Large Gatherings
Many of us are right in the thick of planning family gatherings filled with home-cooked meals and special recipes for the holidays. However, hosting a safe and enjoyable holiday celebration involves more than just delicious food—it requires attention to essential food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses. Each year, about 1 in 6 Americans experience […]
Everything You Want to Know About Piping Cake Frosting
Piping frosting onto cupcakes and cakes can seem a bit intimidating, but it’s a piece of a cake with these tips and tricks from Home Baking Association member Domino Sugar. Whether you’re just trying to pipe a border on top of your cake, or you want to step up your piping skills, they’ve got you […]
Who Wants Some Pizza?
Americans love pizza, so much so there’s an entire month dedicated to celebrating the dish. (October is National Pizza Month) American families eat so much pizza they consume the equivalent of 100 acres of pizza a day. Can you imagine? 100 acres of pizza a day! And who makes all that pizza? Well, Lots of […]
Quick Tips for Whole Grain Baking
Baking with whole grains is not only a flavorful endeavor but also a healthy one. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, incorporating whole grains into your recipes can elevate your baked goods to new heights of taste and nutrition. The key to successful whole grain baking lies in selecting the right flour. […]
Baking Traditions May Require Chocolate
Week Three of Bake for Family Fun Month Baking traditions in our lives last a lifetime. Whether for birthdays, weekly meals or special holidays baked goods speak volumes. For our family, chocolate’s the ingredient tradition that makes any time together a celebration! Chocolate chips, cocoa, baking chocolate, chocolate frosting…all were a luxury in our home […]
Baker’s Spotlight: 17th Century Chicken and Cherries
From bread and pie to casseroles and other savory dishes, baking has a long history of nourishing millions of people from all cultures, worldwide, for thousands of years. The history of baking continues to reveal itself to us as time marches on, in fact, the world’s oldest known ovens were unearthed in Croatia in 2014. […]
Starting to Bake is all about Mis en Place!
Whether its your first time baking or your thousandth, you never lose when you mis en place (meez-on-plahss). Are you thinking “putting everything in place” will take too much time? Do you have young bakers almost levitating to get started? Having them help “get everything in its place” is part of them helping. Its fundamental […]
Baker’s Spotlight: Apple Pie For All!
Baking educator award winner Marla Prusa has made it a goal to teach Howells-Dodge, Nebraska high school Family & Consumer Sciences students pie baking. Over many years they’ve baked hundreds of pies for community gatherings, fund-raisers and their own families. Marla shares how she started baking pie and developed her pastry skills: “I baked my first pie when I was […]
We’ve Got Flour and We Know How to Use It!
COVID has helped Americans build their sense of home and the skills that go with it, including baking. Sheltering in place provided many folks the time to bake and reap the benefits that have proven to be appreciated and sustainable by many. Fortunately we’ve also moved past the hoarding we first experienced! B&G Foods, (brands […]
