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Baking with Butter, Oils, and Fats: Tips, Recipes, and More
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Hi Reader Fats are the unsung heroes of baking, responsible for flavour, texture, and moisture in your favourite treats. From flaky pie crusts to moist muffins, the type of fat you choose can make all the difference. Here’s how fats work their magic:
Types of Fats to Know:
Pro Tip: For the flakiest pie crusts, keep your butter cold and work quickly to prevent it from melting into the dough. Visible chunks of butter in the dough create those signature layers. Did You Know?
Ready to explore the magic of fats? Try this week’s featured recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Learn More About Fats | Bake This Recipe Happy Baking, Kerry |
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Learn | Practice | Create | Grow Providing Inspiration & Education to the Home & Professional Baker. We help beginners grow their knowledge around baking and decorating by teaching them the tools in the industry through a fun, once-a-month "Name this tool" quiz and having self-help learning guides available to purchase on different aspects of the industry. For those who are more advanced and are considering starting up a business or having a brick-and-mortar store, guides, checklists, and business templates can save time in getting your business set up. We even have a Kids Bake Club launching soon for the little bakers and entrepreneurs out there to gain invaluable skills, as well as plenty of fun educational aspects that come with learning about baking (comprehension, maths, science, safety, making connections with like-minded people)
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