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Read just about any cookie recipe, and you'll see baking soda in the list of ingredients. But why is it there, and how does it work? We look at the science of baking soda as it relates to cookies, and how to adjust amounts to get exactly the results you want.

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Learn the science of baking with this complete cake guide that includes tips to help you bake perfect cakes with properly measured ingredients that react to create the chemical reactions cakes need to rise and bake! With these baking basics, you'll be able to master cake baking in no time.

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Science of Baking Class: We’ve all enjoyed a light and tender muffin, or a moist and delectable slice of cake, but have you ever thought about why the texture and crumb are the way they are, or what it takes to achieve such results? Welcome to the Science of Baking wher…

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What's the exact role of eggs in a cookie, and how does altering the ratio of yolks and whites and the way you incorporate them affect the result? I decided to find out in a series of controlled experiments. To tackle the entire world of cookies seemed like an exercise in futility, so I limited testing to my Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies, figuring that the information I gleaned could be extrapolated into general rules for other cookies, too.

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Learn how to create a great cake recipe using the "Baker's Formula". Learn how to make a cake that is moist, tender and stable with baking science.

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The Kitchn’s Baking School Day 17: A master class in cookies. Join The Kitchn’s Baking School: Sign up and see all The Kitchn’s Baking School assignments What’s there not to love about cookies? They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, flavors, and textures. Plus, you can pop one, two, or a half-dozen in your mouth whenever you please! Cookies are fun, playful, and approachable. No matter your skill level, nearly everyone can make at least one type of cookie.

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When it comes down to it, baking is a science. And if you want to learn more about what's going on behind the scenes when you're making delicious desserts, these are some of the best baking science books to reference. #baking #bakingscience

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