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  • Prof Patty
  • May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

How to Convert Measurements in Baking Recipes — and Why You Might Want To

Measuring by weight isn’t just easier, it’s far more accurate. By Abigail Rose March 15, 2021 First, let’s talk about why using a scale and working in grams or ounces is essential.

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  • Kintsugi
  • September 24, 2021

Challenger Bread Pan

Challenger Bread Pan™ The revolutionary cast iron bread pan designed by bakers, for bakers. We crafted our bread pan to help you bake better bread every day! Bake bâtards, boules, demi-baguettes

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  • Kintsugi
  • June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

How to Release a Stuck Cake from a Pan

By Kelly Vaughan May 04, 2021 In order to prevent a cake from sticking to a pan, start by properly and thoroughly greasing the cake pan. “Grease and line your pans—this is your insura

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

How to Convert Measurements in Baking Recipes — and Why You Might Want To

Measuring by weight isn’t just easier, it’s far more accurate. By Abigail Rose March 15, 2021 As a pastry chef, I use grams for my recipes because the accuracy and simplicity makes my

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  • Kintsugi
  • January 20, 2021

15 Things to Bake When It’s Too Cold to Go Outside

By Hayley Sugg  December 30, 2020 For my friends in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Alaska, and Utah. Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce Chocolate Lava Cake Banana Bread Pear Cobbler Ba

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  • Prof Patty
  • November 27, 2020

Thanksgiving Baking Guide

One of my favorite sites for baking information is King Arthur Baking Company. They have a Thanksgiving Baking Guide, for those of us who have (or make) time to bake from scratch. Yum. Wh

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