by Fat Daddio's | Feb 20, 2025 | Tips & Techniques
Problem: Air pockets throughout a muffin. Solution: The Muffin Method. What is ‘tunneling’? Those little air pockets that occur in your muffins and sweet breads come from a condition called tunneling. Basically what happens is, when muffin batter is... 
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 30, 2025 | Tips & Techniques
Cake. Underneath all that frosting or fondant. Buried under the fresh fruit. It all starts with cake. You found the best cake recipe. The oven is ready, but your old cake pans have seen better days. If you want flawless cakes that are moist, fluffy, with a perfect... 
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 27, 2025 | Recipes
Red Velvet Cake is more than just a dessert; it’s a timeless love story told in every velvety bite. With its signature deep red hue, delicate cocoa flavor, and a perfectly balanced tang from buttermilk, this cake has captured hearts for generations. Whether... 
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 27, 2025 | Tips & Techniques
Butter… Salted versus unsalted. Does it really matter when you are baking? In a word, YES! Butter is a key ingredient in so many baking recipes. It works in conjunction with the sugar, eggs and flour, all important baking ingredients that you would never... 
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 24, 2025 | Fat Daddio's, Tips & Techniques
If you have experience cooking or baking, you have probably come across recipes that call for baking at a lower temperature over a longer period. But why does baking “slow and low” matter? What Does “Slow and Low” Mean? “Slow and... 