Category: Baking Basics

If you love going out for brunch for the perfectly poached eggs, you’re in luck! Learn how to poach eggs and enjoy a restaurant-quality brunch right at home – it’s easier than you think.

Long-time readers will know that I am a big fan of keeping a bunch of baking and cooking basics at your fingertips.

I can’t tell you how often I need to whip up a buttermilk substitute or know how to brown butter or how to roast garlic.

You could probably go your whole life without knowing how to poach eggs, but it’s a great trick to know if you want to take your brunch game to the next level. Or if you really love a runny egg yolk!

Luckily, poaching eggs is a lot easier than you probably think.

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Homemade vanilla extract is simple to make and is a great gift for all of the bakers in your life! Read on for details on how to make and store your own vanilla extract, as well as a free printable label template.

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I would guess that since you are reading My Baking Addiction, you probably have some form of vanilla extract in your pantry. 

Some of you may use imitation vanilla, while others may fork over the money for higher quality pure vanilla extract.

Regardless of your vanilla choice, I wanted to share an effortless “recipe” for homemade vanilla extract using two easy ingredients: alcohol and vanilla beans.

This is one of those kitchen how-tos that sticks in my brain right along with my buttermilk substitute and knowing how to make powdered sugar. It’s so simple and is sure to be a trick you’ll be happy to have up your sleeve!

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Making a cake but don’t have any cake flour on hand? Use your all-purpose flour to make this cake flour substitute and save yourself a trip to the grocery store.

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It’s no secret that I love a good baking substitution hack.

Whether it’s knowing how to whip up a buttermilk substitute, how to make powdered sugar, or how to make self-rising flour, these tricks save me from having to go to the grocery store on a regular basis.

Today we’re going to talk about cake flour: what it is, why you use it, and how to make a simple cake-flour substitute using all-purpose flour.

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Roasted garlic makes your kitchen smell heavenly and is incredible in everything from mashed potatoes to aioli. Learn how to roast garlic so you can add it to all of your favorite dishes.

There are a lot of baking tips and tricks out there that are helpful for beginner and advanced bakers alike. Some of my favorites are making a simple buttermilk substitute and knowing how to make powdered sugar.

But there are just as many cooking tips and tricks out there for those of you who love making savory dishes.

We’ve talked in the past about how to brown butter and how to bake potatoes. 

Today, we’re going to talk about a simple method for amping up the flavor in just about any dish you make: how to roast garlic.

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