Mastering some simple home baking techniques is a satisfying way to seeing impressive results from the kitchen. After all who’s not going to love being presented with a freshly baked home made cake?
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker there’s something to learn from these 11 handy guides which will take you through simple substitutes for vegan and gluten free baking to baking conversions, making your own bread, other sweet recipes and interesting guides that will test your knowledge.
So why not roll up your sleeves, don your apron and get ready to bake like a boss? the time has come for some home baking.
1) Vegan and Gluten Free Baking Alternatives
If you're vegan or gluten intolerant it doesn't mean you have to miss out on baking altogether you just need to get more creative substituting in essentials. This is the ultimate guide to vegan and gluten-free baking alternatives where you'll find substitutes for sweeteners, flour, leavening agents, fats, binding sources and foods that all add in that desired moisture to baked goods.
2) Healthy Baking Suggestions
Love baking, but not the resulting muffin top? Check out this nifty infographic which gives some healthy alternatives that your waistline will thank you for.
3) Baking Conversions
No need to come unstuck mid bake with this handy guide to baking conversions. Metric or imperial, you'll be able to navigate between the two, no hassle.
4) Baking Pan Substitutes
If you've ever been deterred from a recipe by not having the correct baking pan or the recommended dimension this handy infographic helps you find a way around it. Instead of downing tools, just find the next best replacement and get the desired results.
5) How to Make Starter Bread
This is a great infographic to start you on your journey to making your delicious home baked bread. Once you've got your starter or mother dough you'll be able to don your bakers apron with pride.
6) How to Bake Scones
Knowing how to bake scones is a rewarding skill to have up your sleeve as they are so quick to make and always a classic crowd pleaser. This guide lays out all the top tips on how to perfect that sought after height and fluffiness.
7) Anatomy of a Pancake
When it comes to pancakes seems we could all be talking about different things depending on which country we're from. Take a look at the different ratio of ingredients which make up pancakes in this guide of dfferent countries, from the fluffy American pancake to the flatter British pancake.
8) Cinnamon Rolls
Nothing beats the fragrant aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Learn how to master bakiong them at home with this delicious recipe.
9) The History of Cake in the USA
If you have a passion for cakes you might like to learn some more about their evolution. This handy history of cake starts out in the USA in 1850 with the Boston Cream Pie through to the 1960s Smith Island Cake.
10) Dessert Around the World
Take a tour of around the world in desserts in this sweet infographic and see if there's any delights you've been missing out on.
11) Donut Facts
And last but not least, we couldn't leave without some fascinating facts on one of the USA's most beloved sweet snacks, the donut. Do you know which the favourite one is? Take a look at one dozen donut facts.
