Baking Tips

Handy baking tips.

Use a wire rack for cooling pies. It prevents condensation which makes for a soggy pie.
Crack eggs on a flat surface, not the side of a pan since tiny egg shells will be pushed into the egg.
Roll a lemon or lime around the countertop a few times before juicing.
To test your baking powder, put 1 tsp baking powder in 1/3 cup hot water. If it does not foam, the baking powder is stale and needs to be replaced.
If you don't have a sifter, put flour in a bowl and whisk it.
Always bring ingredients to room temperature before using.
Do not use metal bowl for rising - it conducts heat and causes the dough to rise too fast.
To prevent a crust from forming on rising dough, cover it with a towel.
After mixing dough, let it set ten minutes before kneading.

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