Baking Tips 1 - Gather all of your ingredients before getting started. It's never any fun if you are half way through making something only to discover that you are missing the most important ingredient.

Baking Tips 2 - Follow the recipe exactly….especially if you are in a time crunch for getting something baked. There is a time and a place for experimenting with recipes to create something new, and it's not the night before a bake sale or when company is coming.

Baking Tips 3 - If you recipe calls for eggs, never crack them open into a bowl filled with other ingredients'. If you do and your egg is bad, then you will have to toss out everything. Always open the egg into a small container first, and then dump it in with everything else. This also gives you a chance to check for pieces of shell.

Baking Tips 4 - Baked goods are treats; make sure you use the best ingredients possible so that you can enjoy them to their fullest. In addition make sure that they are fresh and are stored properly from the time you get them to the time you use them.

Baking Tips 5 - To judge whether your cake or cupcakes are done, use the toothpick test. Gently stick a toothpick into the center of the cake or cupcake while it is still in the oven. If the toothpick comes out with batter stuck to it, the cake needs to be cooked longer, If it comes out clean, with no batter, then it is done.

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Baking Tips 6 - Don't just rely on the time stated in the recipe to know when something is done, especially since oven temperatures can vary. When the timer goes off take a look inside the oven to see if things are the right color and texture.

Baking Tips 7 - It is always best to sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices to filter out any lumps that might be in them.

Baking Tips 8 - Before frosting a cake it should be well cooled down. Invest in a good cooling rack to do this on. If you don't chill the cake, when you try to spread the icing you will pull apart the cake as you try to spread.

Baking Tips 9 - Get your kids involved! They love to eat the sweets, have them help make them as well. It's a great way to spend time with and get to know your kids, and to secretly teach them fractions!

Baking Tips 10 - Invest in good pans! Glass pie pans tend to work best for pies, and metal pans for cakes and cookies. Another good idea is silicone liners and cupcake cups. These help to keep cookies, cupcakes and muffins from sticking. And with the cupcake ones, unlike their paper counterparts, they can be reused instead of thrown away.

Baking Tips 11 - When spreading icing, first dip your spatula into very hot water. Use a paper towel to dry it, and then scoop up some icing. The water makes the spatula hot and it will slightly melt the icing so it spreads easier.

Baking Tips 12 - It is possible to over mix your batter. Over-beating eggs whips too much air into the mixture and creates tunnels in the baked treats.

Baking Tips 13 - If your oven seems like it's cooking food too fast when its at the correct temperature, invest in an oven thermometer. Some ovens can be off by as much as 75°.

Baking Tips 14 - When making a pie crust it is better to chill all ingredients for a flakier crust.

Baking Tips 15 - When making baked goods, cookies especially, make sure the stick butter is at room temperature before adding the sugar. Combining the butter and sugar will be so much easier when the butter is soft.

Baking Tips 16 - When making bread, allow the dough to rise at 80 Degrees F. Make sure it is also covered with a small towel or dishcloth.

Baking Tips 17 - To prevent sharp edges on muffins and quick breads, grease the pan only halfway up so the batter is higher than the grease line.

Baking Tips 18 - Never measure liquids into a spoon over the mixing bowl! If you pour too much, the excess could affect the flavor and texture of your cake or other baked goods.

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