1. The Art of Baking

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

3. Types of Leaveners
- Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Yeast

4. Baking Soda vs Baking Powder?
Baking soda reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide. It’s effect is immediate.
Baking soda has no expiration date.

5. Baking Soda vs Baking Powder?
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.

6. Yeast produces carbon dioxide

7. Carbon dioxide evaporates as the bread is baking

8. 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%

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

30. Common Baking Mistakes
Not using a scale
Wrong oven temperature
Not incorporating ingredients correctly
Not following baking directions
Not following cooling directions