Recent questions in Baking - Kitchenanswershub Q&A

+5 votes

0 answers

What is the difference between regular and pink Himalayan salt? How is each used in cooking and baking? Are there any health benefits from using one over the other for these applications?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by TempestCharm (3.9k points)

+13 votes

0 answers

Is there a vegetable cake other than carrot?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by ozskins (2.5k points)

+18 votes

0 answers

How do you make bread at home? What is the difference between baking and rising? When should you put the dough in the oven and how long does it take for it to rise properly?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by RadiantVortex (3.4k points)

+97 votes

0 answers

How do you know when gluten free dough has risen enough? How do you incorporate more air into the dough (e.g., before shaping)?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by fug646 (3.7k points)

+26 votes

0 answers

How long after cleaning your oven with oven cleaning chemicals do you start cooking in there?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by NebulaScribe (3.4k points)

+8 votes

0 answers

How do I reheat aloo paties (potato filling puff pastry) in a convection oven without making it soggy and losing crisp?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by Bob Rathbone (1.4k points)

+22 votes

0 answers

What are some alternatives for decorating a wedding cake?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by FUNDIMOLD (3.2k points)

+57 votes

0 answers

Why is buttercream frosting often preferred over whipped cream for wedding cakes?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by Mr124728 (2.9k points)

+6 votes

0 answers

Is it possible to make a cake without milk powder?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by LuminousHarmony (3.4k points)

+31 votes

0 answers

What are the differences between unbleached flour and whole wheat flour?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by Gray (2.7k points)

+12 votes

0 answers

How do I make savoury muffins?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by Ozzy (3.1k points)

+19 votes

0 answers

Why do you soak chicken in baking soda or baking powder?

asked Mar 14, 2023 in Baking by HarryL1234 (2.7k points)

+160 votes

0 answers

What does "freshly baked" mean? What does "baked fresh" mean?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by RadiantWhirl (3.9k points)

+112 votes

0 answers

Can you use imitation crab instead of real crab when making Maryland-style Crab Cakes?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by qwas123 (2.7k points)

+232 votes

0 answers

Are crumpets the same as biscuits in the UK?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by Marcarm (5.5k points)

+11 votes

0 answers

What are the advantages of drying out a pizza crust before making pizza with it?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by niton (3.5k points)

+178 votes

0 answers

Why do cakes smell delicious while they are baking but not when they are done baking?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by James Walthamstow (3.2k points)

+18 votes

0 answers

What are the intricate techniques behind French pastry making, such as laminated doughs or choux pastry, and how do these techniques result in delicate and flaky pastries with precise layers and airy textures?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by reno-help! (3.3k points)

+14 votes

0 answers

What are some alternatives to baking soda for cleaning grease?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by johnsaunders18 (3.8k points)

+23 votes

0 answers

Can I bake sourdough bread too long, longer than 30 minutes for expansion and 15-20 minutes for color? What happens beyond that (don't mention burned)?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Baking by EmberSeeker (2.0k points)