21 Baking Hacks You Will Really Use

No matter what the Season…Baking Hacks are always welcome!  We might need a little trick to decorate our cake…an idea for a substitution in case we run out os an ingredient…etc.!  So now more than ever during the Holiday Season Baking Hacks and Tips are a really good thing!!!  So here is a collection of Baking Hacks that I really think you all might really use!  Sure hope you find the SWEET!

 

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21 Baking Hacks

You Will Really Use!

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Edible Glitter

Created by:  Key Ingredient

Did you know that regular granulated sugar can become edible glitter with just a few drops of food coloring…a sealed jar…a few shakes and a quick 10 minute bake in a 350 Oven!  Well it really is that easy…you can hop on over to Key Ingredient for the specifics…but it really is that easy.  Why pay outrageous prices…you can make a rainbow of colors for a fraction of the cost and your cookies and cakes will look AMAZING!

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Four Cookies From One Basic Dough

Created by:  The Gunny Sack

Now this is a hack that will come in handy during the Holidays or when you are having a ton of people over or a bake sale or a class party…or…the list goes on and on!  It will make you life so much easier and save you tons of time.  You will find the recipe for One Basic Dough over at The Gunny Sack and then she will show you how to transform that one dough into 4 totally amazing and oh so different cookies!  Everyone will think you are absolutely BRILLIANT!!!  This batch makes 120 cookies…how awesome is that…ENJOY!

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Perfectly Drizzled Chocolate

Created by:  My Kitchen Addiction

If you love to decorate with chocolate drizzles…this little tip is going to make your life so much easier and your drizzles picture perfect!  Just melt that yummy chocolate the way you usually do (microwave or double boiler)..pour into a simple inexpensive condiment dispenser (about $1 any where) and let the drizzling commence!  For more tips…stop by My Kitchen Addiction!

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Decorating Cookies With Kids

Created by:  Baking at 350 And More

Well that handy little condiment dispenser makes yet another appearance…it is PERFECT to decorate cookies with and if you are having a group of kids getting together to decorate cookies…it’s over the top fabulous!  Line them up with all kinds of colors and let the kids have a ball!  You can get more Decorating Cookies With Kids Tips over at Baking at 350 And More…hey…the tips are great for us big kids too!

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Lace Stenciled Cupcakes

Created by:  Sweet Verbena

Are you looking for a beautiful cake or cupcake but not one that is too sweet or has a ton of icing on it?  Well it is really really simple…all you need is a piece of lace and a Confectioners Sugar Shaker!  How much do you LOVE this tip…I know I do.  You can take a fun little stencil and do the same thing…now that opens the decorating door WIDE OPEN!!!  Have you seen how many stencils there are out there : )  Sure hope you enjoy this one…let your creativity run WILD!!!

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 How To Swirl Colored Icing For Cupcakes

Created by:  Our Best Bites

If you are looking to jazz up your cupcakes with a fancy two tone swirl…Our Best Bites is going to show you exactly how to do that in a snap!  You won’t believe how easy it is to do!  Impress your family and friends with your decorating skills…think of the color possibilities!  Have fun and I know you will!

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Adding Sprinkles Before Baking The EASY WAY!

Created by:  Wilton

This is so brilliant…no mess…no fuss…just place your cookies on the sheet…place a cookie cutter the same size or a size up over the cookie…add sprinkles and follow the baking instructions!  How quick …easy and clean is that…plus the cookies look FAB!!! Once they cool they are READY!

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Slow Cooker Melted Chocolate Method

Created by:  The Yummy Life

Drop by The Yummy life and see how easy to get the perfect melt!  You can be drizzling and decorating with all kinds of melted chocolates and have them all ready when you are with the Slow Cooker Method!  It’s genius…it is also a great hack when you are having an Ice Cream Bar!  Check it out and you will also find other helpful tips when you are there like keeping your condiment bottle filled with chocolate in a hot glass of water to keep it melted…how great is that…there is plenty more!  ENJOY!

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No Stale Cake

Created by:  Created By DIANE

Did you know how easy it is to keep that cake FRESH…it’s as easy as two slices of bread and some toothpicks!  Visit this blog for some more awesome tips and ideas!

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How To Bring Eggs To Room Temperature

Created by:  Sophisticated Gourmet

We ALL know we should be using room temperature eggs in our baking creations (it really does make a difference) but let’s face it…we forget about that little thing most of the time!  So if you need to warm them up quick for that delicious Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake you are making…it is really SIMPLE…Cold eggs can be warmed by putting them in a bowl of very warm water for 10 minutes.  There is even a quicker method over at Sophisticated Gourmet!  No more Room Temp Egg problems!!!

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How To Make Gluten Free Oat Flour

Created by:  Momables

Now this one I use ALL THE TIME..I use it in chocolate chip cookies…dog biscuits…pancake batter and so much more…you will want to try this if you haven’t all ready!  Oh I also make actual oatmeal with the ground version because my family loves the taste of oatmeal but they don’t like the consistency…so I grind it and it comes out smooth and creamy (I like the lumps : ) lol!  You need to try this…it is great!  All you do is put it in the food processor or blender…fire it up for a good minute or two and VOILA!!!  Drop by Momables for storing ideas and more!

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Wine Bottle As A Rolling Pin

Created by:  Real Simple

It WORKS!!!  Really…a simple wine bottle can make a great Rolling Pin!  Now I have my own little tip with this one…you know how you need to keep your pie crust COLD…well fill up the empty clean wine bottle with ICE WATER and it will be a true blessing when making pastry dough.  It’s just like the expensive glass rolling pins that you can fill but it costs NOTHING!  Oh…by the way…it WORKS : )  If you want a rolling pin with more weight…you can fill the bottle with a few pounds of dry lentils or beans to add weight…LOVE IT!

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Using Chopstick To Measure The Thickness Of Your Dough

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Chopstick as Pie Crust Measure To ensure a uniform piecrust, roll the dough until it is as thick as the widest part of a chopstick.  It’s great for all kinds of dough!  Simple and accurate for nice even baking time!

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Use those Chopsticks to level off your cups of flour too!

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Coffee Filter As A Prep Bowl

Created by:  Real Simple

This is BRILLIANT…who needs extra dishes when you are baking.  If you are measuring out 1/4 cup of this…1/2 cup of that…just line the cup or small bowl with a coffee filter…so simple and you can reuse it too!  Hey…every dish counts : )

 

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 Parchment Paper Muffin Cups

Created by:  The Kitchn

Do you want your muffins to look like they just popped out of a French Oven in Paris?  Well then hop on over to The Kitchn and snatch up this quick and easy DIY!  Great any time…this way you will never be out of liners as long as you have a trusty roll of parchment paper!  Have fun with these.  I made popovers in them and they looked amazing!  ENJOY!

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No Air Bubbles In Your Cake

Created by:  LEAF.tv

If you are not baking a Sponge Cake then you probably don’t want air bubbles in your cake.  So here is a quick and easy way to take care of those nasty bubbles…simple raise the pan about 1 foot from the counter and then lightly drop it…that’s it!  EZ PZ…check out this blog for tons more Baking Tips!

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Magic Release Pan With No Crumb Left Behind

Created by:  If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen

This is truly a PERFECT mixture that will make those cakes slide ride out!  A combination of flour, canola oil and shortening…get the deets!

 

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 How To Make Chocolate Curls

Created by:  HowCast

Watch this quick video for a fabulous Chocolate Curl Method…I LOVE to put a pile of these on top of my favorite chocolate cake…they are great for some many things!  Give a watch and you can check out more along with the other 4 million+ followers of this fun YouTube Channel!

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Need Ripe Bananas for a

Delicious Bread or Muffin but yours are NOT Ripe?

Make your own by putting bananas on a lined baking sheet and baking at 300F for 30 to 40 minutes. They will turn a serious shade of charbroiled, but that’s what you want. Let them cool for 20 minutes, snip off one end and squeeze out your ‘overripe’ bananas into a bowl!

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How To Freeze Cookies

Created by:  The Kitchn

Scoop the perfect portion…place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper…freeze and then put in zip lock bags!  So so simple!  Drop by for more info and other fabulous tips…recipes and everything FOOD!

 

 

 

 

 

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