Baking with glass

• Usually while using microwave even for baking maintain temperature at 180 to 220 degree Celsius .

• A glass which is microwave safe is to be used such as Borosil.

• You should reduce baking temperature by 25 degrees and check the food often as it may be ready up to ten minutes earlier if you are substituting a glass dish for a metal baking pan. This is because glass doesn't heat up as quickly as metal but will become very hot once heated up

Yeast

• Yeast is best stored in the refrigerator, as the fungus in it will be killed at high temperatures.

• Before using yeast check the production date and storage life of your yeast. Refrigerate it as soon as possible after each use.

• The main cause of bread falling to rise is bad yeast.

• Check if the yeast needs to be put into the flour or warm water and follow the instruction on the yeast package.

General

• Read the recipe before beginning

• Always Have Ingredients Prepped up

• Measure all the ingredients correctly

• Keep Your Oven Door Closed

• Bang your cake pans on the counter a few times before putting them in the oven

• Use salt wherever required. 

• Always let your cakes cool before attempting to ice them

• Check the expiration date on your bicarbonate of soda

Doneness

• Test your cakes with a toothpick to check if they're done

• For cookies, push the sides of the cookie very lightly with a spatula or your finger. If the edge stays firm and doesn't fall inwards, then your cookies are done. If you leave a noticeable indention, then your cookies likely need a few minutes more in the oven.

• For bread, If you hear a hollow sound from the center of the loaf when you tap it you can tell the bread is done

• Brownies are done when the toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs still clinging. It is okay for the pick to look moist, but if you see wet batter, keep baking.

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Butter

• Always Have the Correct Butter Consistency. 

• Room Temperature is KEY

• Ensure to use a good unsalted butter brand

Storing bread

• Store a bread in an airtight bag or airtight container and keep fresh for 2 days or kept in a freezer for 1 month..