8 Helpful Baking Tips Every <br />Beginner Should Know With more time at home due to the COVID-19<br />pandemic, many people are trying their hand at baking. Here are eight helpful<br />tips to aid all the new<br />bakers out there. 1. Invest in a silicone baking mat. Not only<br />do they prevent stuck-on messes, they’re<br />also reusable, unlike aluminum foil. 2. Before you start, measure and set out all of<br />your ingredients for a smoother baking process. 3. To prevent cookies from spreading when baking,<br />allow them to chill in the refrigerator first. 4. Don’t overmix! It can lead to too<br />much gluten development, making your<br />baked goods unpleasantly chewy. 5. Get a digital scale to make sure you’re using the<br />exact quantities that a recipe is asking for. 6. Make sure all of your ingredients are at<br />room temperature before you start baking. 7. If a recipe calls for softened butter, <br />don't use melted butter. It loses its ability to hold air. 8. Don’t skip steps when baking. Baking<br />is a science, and careless substitutions will<br />negatively affect your end results.
