Fundamentals

Prepare for the Holidays: Tips & Tricks

December 18, 2012 7 comments

My Baking Addiction’s tips and tricks for an enjoyable holiday baking season.

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Fundamentals: Types of Sugar

October 16, 2012 17 comments

A basic overview of the most common types of sugar used in baking.

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Apple Pie Spice

September 24, 2012 34 comments

A simple mixture of autumnal spices creates a perfect spice blend for fall baking.

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Fundamentals: How to Toast Coconut

September 5, 2012 14 comments

A guide on how to toast coconut using two different methods.

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How to Peel Hazelnuts

January 25, 2012 54 comments

A simple technique to remove the skins from hazelnuts.

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How To Measure Flour

October 19, 2011 66 comments

A discussion and simple guide on how to accurately measure flour without the use of a digital scale.

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Pumpkin Pie Spice

September 22, 2011 83 comments

Homemade pumpkin pie spice made with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and nutmeg.

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How to Bring Butter and Eggs to Room Temperature

August 31, 2011 74 comments

A simple guide on how to bring butter and eggs to room temperature.

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I’m on a pretty serious cherry kick, meaning I have a bag on hand at all times. And although eating them by the fistful is certainly satisfying, I’ve decided to use this gorgeous summer fruit for more than just snacking. First I made Frozen Cherry Mojitos that were knock your socks off good and I [...]

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Fundamentals: Standard Baking Flours

May 10, 2011 43 comments

If you’re just getting started in baking, or even if you’ve been baking a while but never ventured…

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Fundamentals: How to Toast Nuts

April 11, 2011 20 comments

Nuts on their own are a delicious and satisfying snack. But when it comes to baked goods and…

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Simple No Knead Pizza Dough

April 6, 2011 101 comments

Last weekend we went to a local pizza restaurant that supposedly has the “best” deep dish pizza outside of Chicago. I hate deep dish pizza.

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Fundamentals: Simple Microwave Lemon Curd

March 1, 2011 57 comments

I am a big fan of all things lemon, so as spring creeps its way through Ohio, I thought I’d try and speed along the process with a week full of delectable lemon posts. First on the agenda is this recipe for simple lemon curd. If you have never made lemon curd before, it’s a [...]

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