4 TIKTOK TIPS TO MAKE YOU A BETTER BAKER

Turn your baking faux pas into a yummy, sweet feast with these simple TikTok baking tips.

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1. USE FLOSS TO CREATE EVEN CAKE LAYERS
Ever wonder how to get those evenly cut cake layers (like the cakes we drool over on Instagram)? Simply turn to dental floss! Cut off a long piece of unscented floss and position it equally all around your just-baked, cooled cake. Hold tight and pull it in opposite directions to halve the cake in two perfectly even layers. No mess, no fuss!

@cluckmuckcook Top tip on levelling a cake from @malinapattiserie . Score a level line on the cake with a knife . Then use dental floss to wrap around the cake in the score mark cross over the ends and pull. This is how I cut cinnamon bun dough , never thought to use it on cake . It’s a great hack. #baking #cake #bakinghacks #bakinghack #kitchenhack ♬ Feel It - Club Edit - Jazzy

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2. ADD UNCOOKED RICE TO YOUR CUPCAKE TINS
Say goodbye to greasy cupcake bottoms! Add a teaspoon of uncooked rice to your cupcake tins before popping in your cupcake liners. The rice absorbs the added oil and moisture on the bottom of the tin, creating the perfect baking conditions for your cakes. Not only will you get evenly baked cupcakes, but that greasy residue left on the bottom of your cupcake liners will be gone.

@crosbys.molasses Next time you want to make muffins or cupcakes... Simply sprinkle rice in the bottom of the pan, then place the cupcake liner on top and fill with batter. Instead of the grease collecting at the bottom of your baked good, the rice will absorb the excess moisture without burning. No more greasy cupcake liners! #bakingtips #bakingtricks #baking #cupcakes #recipe ♬ BORN FOR THIS - Foxxi

3. MEASURE YOUR FLOUR ACCURATELY
Believe it or not, flour is one of the trickiest baking ingredients to measure precisely. Flour settles quickly and can be dense (inside its paper packaging on the shelf) or airy (when sifted). When your flour is dense and you add too much, you risk your cake being tough and dry. On the other hand, when you add too little sifted flour, your cake will break apart.

So how do you measure your flour without a kitchen scale? Firstly, fluff out the flour in the paper bag or container. Then, spoon the flour into your measuring cup until full. Scrape a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level the flour. This measuring tip will prevent you from using more flour than indicated in the recipe.

@bakerbettie How to proper measure a cup of flour by volume #baker #baking #baking101 #bakingtiktok #foodtok #cookingtok #learnontiktok #bakingtok #bakersoftiktok ♬ original sound - Baker Bettie

4. ROOM TEMPERATURE INGREDIENTS MATTER
In baking, precision matters – and that doesn’t only count for your measurements. How you prepare your ingredients is crucial for a desired (and delicious) outcome. Bring your fridge ingredients to room temperature if the recipe calls for it. Your batter will have a more even texture, and your cake will come out light and fluffy. Are you in a hurry? Grate your butter to warm it up faster or heat it in the microwave in 5-second intervals. Don’t worry about eggs that were in the fridge. Fill a bowl with warm water and leave them submerged for up to 15 minutes.

@jessicaygavin Room temperature eggs are more ideal for baking, here’s how to quickly get eggs to room temperature. #eggs #bakingtips #baking #easytips #cheflife ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) - 山口夕依

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