The Art of Baking

Baking is a Science You need to keep the ratio between liquid and solids in balance. Sugar is actually a liquid since it melts.

Type of Leaveners - Baking Soda Baking Powder Yeast

vs Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide. It’s effect is immediate. Baking soda has no expiration date.

Baking powder does have an expiration date. vs Double acting baking powder is a combination of baking soda and cream of tartar. It also produces carbon dioxide. The first reaction is triggered by liquid. The second reaction is triggered by heat. Baking powder does have an expiration date.

Yeast produces carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide evaporates as the bread is baking

Weight Loss Before and After Baking That depends on the amount of water in what you’re baking since the water turns to steam. Usually around 10% for breads

Common Baking Mistakes Not measuring or scaling correctly Using the wrong type of measuring cups

Common Baking Mistakes Not using a scale Wrong oven temperature Adding or substituting ingredients Not incorporating ingredients correctly Not following baking directions Not following cooling directions