by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2024 | Tips & Techniques
What is Baker’s Percentage? How exactly can this help you in you the kitchen? Have you ever tried to scale a recipe up or down with terrible results? You would think so, but almost all recipes cannot be simply doubled or tripled or cut in half, etc… you need to...
by Fat Daddio's | Jun 14, 2022 | Fat Daddio's, Tips & Techniques
Which cheesecake pan should I use? Both springform and removable bottom pans (or loose bottom pans), are perfect when you do not need or want to turn your baked creation upside down for removal. They are ideal for showing off that finished dessert. You can top with...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 3, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
Methods for mixing ingredients and doughs, their purposes and the equipment used for each method explained. METHODPURPOSEEQUIPMENTBeatingVigorously agitating foods to incorporate air or develop glutenSpoon, electric mixer with paddle attachmentBlendingMixing two or...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 3, 2022 | Fat Daddio's, Tips & Techniques
You can adapt any cake recipe to a cupcake, no ingredient adjustments required. All you need to do is appropriately adjust the time and temperature. How to convert a cake recipe to cupcakes “NAKED CUPCAKE” PREP: If you are not going to use paper liners with...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 3, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
Problem: Soggy crusts: Causes: This can be from using a shiny aluminum pan which conducts heat and browns the top too quickly.Your oven temperature may have been set too low. Most pies bake at higher temperatures (375° to 425° F, 191° to 218° C).If your filling is...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
Slicing bread without crushing it is hard! It took me a long time to learn how to not crush my loaves down to squishy bars. I ruined a lot of perfectly good loaves of bread by attempting to slice it. Do not make the same mistakes I did. Here are some tips…...
