Okay, so yesterday I got this HUGE craving for something sweet, and I remembered seeing this recipe for cinnamon sugar donut sweet bread. I figured, why not give it a shot? It’s not like I had anything better to do, and let’s be honest, who can resist the smell of cinnamon and sugar baking in the oven? Getting Started First things first, I gathered all...

Okay, so I’ve been on this bread-making kick lately, and baguettes were next on my list. I mean, who doesn’t love a good, crusty baguette? But, I ran into a little snag – my baguettes kept coming out… well, not quite right. They were spreading out too much, losing that classic long, thin shape. So, I figured I needed a baguette mold, and being the...

Okay, here’s my blog post about making a flourless chocolate cake in a mug: So, I’ve been seeing these mug cake things all over the internet, and I finally caved. I mean, chocolate cake in like, five minutes? It sounded too good to be true, but my sweet tooth was demanding I try it. I went with a flourless version because, why not? Less ingredients,...

Okay, so I had this idea to make some homemade donuts. You know, the fluffy kind with powdered sugar all over them. I had all the ingredients except for the confectioners’ sugar, which is, like, the most important part for that classic look and sweetness. So, I grabbed a box of regular sugar and thought, “Why not? I can totally make this myself.” I mean,...

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try making bread with fresh yeast for ages. I always see it at the store, that little cube all wrapped up, and it just seems so… authentic. Like, this is how real bakers do it, right? So, I finally decided to give it a shot. First, I grabbed a recipe online. I mean, who wings it with yeast? Not...

Okay, so the other day I decided to try making pre-cooked biscuits. I’d always just bought the canned kind, you know, the ones that pop open and scare you half to death? But I figured, how hard could it be to make them from scratch and have them ready to go? First, I grabbed my usual biscuit recipe – flour, baking powder, salt, a little...

Okay, so I’ve been on this baking kick lately, trying out different flours and stuff. I saw this “Shepherd’s Grain Low Gluten Flour” and thought, “Why not?” I mean, I like a good, tender crumb, especially in things like muffins or cakes. So, I grabbed a bag. First thing I did was just feel the flour. Sounds weird, I know, but you can kinda tell...

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these gorgeous fall-colored desserts all over my feed, and I just had to try making some myself. I decided to go with “fall food coloring” as my theme because, let’s be real, it’s all about the colors! First, I gathered my supplies. I already had some basic food coloring gels, but I wanted to get a few more autumnal shades....

Okay, so I needed to convert 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to grams for this recipe I was trying out. I’m not the best at kitchen conversions, so I had to do a little digging. The Process First, I grabbed my phone and did a quick search. I just typed in “1/4 cup vegetable oil in grams” and hoped for the best. A bunch of...

Today, I wanted to try my hand at making some beautifully decorated cupcakes. I’ve always admired those fancy bakery creations with the perfect swirls and rosettes, so I figured, why not give it a shot? I decided to start my journey with a professional piping bag. First, I gathered all my supplies. I already had some leftover buttercream frosting from a previous baking adventure, so...