These Are The 10 Best Baking Secrets I Learned Working In Professional Kitchens That Will Seriously Improve Anything You Bake
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It’s officially fall, which means it’s finally baking season! Seasons passing can be a little sad sometimes (goodbye summer), but I always look forward to yearly traditions coming back around this time of year. Whether it’s baking pies for the holidays or sipping a pumpkin spice latte (are they still popular?), the last few months of the year are some of the best times to eat and drink. I’ve already gotten a head start and made a killer batch of cinnamon rolls (slathered in cream cheese frosting, of course).

I know baking can be stressful for some of us, so to make things a little easier and teach you a new trick or two, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips and hacks I’ve learned. As a former professional baker, a lot of these were things we did in bakery and restaurant kitchens. Which ones do you already know?

1. Make your own cupcake liners.

2. Use cookie scoops for effortless portioning.

3. Make your own buttermilk.

4. Get room-temperature eggs in two minutes.

5. Easily release sticky ingredients like honey and molasses.

6. Amplify the flavor of chocolate baked goods.

7. Use your oven as a makeshift proofer.

8. Make your own self-rising flour.

9. Soften butter quickly.

10. Make caramel sauce in five minutes.

Are there any baking hacks you swear by? Let us know in the comments!
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