So, mixing stuff for baking. You’d think it’s simple, right? Grab a bowl, throw things in, stir. But it’s never just one tool, is it? My kitchen setup ended up being a real mix. I started out thinking I just needed the basics. You know, a couple of bowls, measuring cups, spoons. Got myself a whisk because everyone says you need one for eggs and...

Alright, let’s talk about baking! Specifically, my deep dive into British baking ingredients. I’ve always been a fan of shows like “The Great British Bake Off,” and I figured, why not try my hand at it? So, I decided to tackle some classic British recipes, and that meant getting my hands on the right stuff. First things first, the flour. I learned that “plain flour”...

Alright, so yesterday I was messing around in the kitchen, trying to come up with something a little different for my buddies coming over this weekend. I stumbled upon this crazy idea – bread and honey beer! Yeah, sounds weird, I know, but hear me out. Phase One: The Idea Takes Root It all started with a loaf of sourdough I had lying around that...

Okay, let’s talk about this low gluten flour thing. I kept hearing about it, especially for cakes and stuff that are supposed to be really tender. My cakes sometimes came out a bit… well, chewy? Not exactly what you want. So, I figured I’d give this ‘cake flour’ or low gluten stuff a shot. Getting Started – What is this stuff anyway? First, I looked...

Okay, let’s talk about these silicone baking molds for cupcakes. I decided to give them a whirl because, honestly, I was getting tired of dealing with paper liners sometimes – they stick, or you run out right when you need them. Plus, scrubbing my old metal muffin tin is a chore I really don’t enjoy. Getting Started So, I got a set of these colorful...

Alright, so today I finally got around to trying my hand at a matcha castella cake. Been wanting to do this for a while. Getting Started First things first, I pulled out all the ingredients. You know, the usual suspects: eggs, sugar, bread flour (important for castella!), matcha powder, some honey, and a splash of milk. I find getting everything measured and ready makes the...

Right then, let’s talk about getting your head around British baking ingredients. When I first decided to tackle some proper British recipes, like things my Gran used to make, I stood in the supermarket aisle feeling a bit lost, I tell you. Starting with the Basics: Flour and Sugar First off, the flour situation. You see “Plain Flour” and “Self-Raising Flour” everywhere. Plain flour, that’s...

Got this idea the other day, wanted something crunchy, you know? And store-bought stuff… well, sometimes you just want to make it yourself. So, whole wheat oyster crackers. Seemed simple enough. First thing, I pulled out the whole wheat flour. Had some regular all-purpose flour too, figured I’d mix them, maybe half and half, didn’t want it too heavy, you get me? Dumped that in...

Alright, the cold really started biting this week. You know that damp chill that gets in your bones? Yeah, that kind. Nothing for it, really, except firing up the oven. Decided it was time for some proper winter baking. First things first, I had to figure out what to bake. Spent maybe half an hour scrolling through recipes online. So many complicated things! Fancy breads,...

Alright, let’s talk about this Kyrol high gluten flour. I kept seeing it mentioned, people saying it’s the key for certain bakes, so I figured, why not? Gotta try these things myself, right? Finding it wasn’t like picking up a bag at the corner store, had to look around a bit online, but eventually, a hefty bag landed on my doorstep. First thing I noticed...