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Thin, golden homemade crêpes
A light, supple and lump-free crêpe batter for an easy weekend treat.
1 vote
by Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Easy homemade desserts
Accessible desserts with the techniques and visual cues you need to get the texture and bake right.
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Molten chocolate cakes
A delicate crust hiding a dark chocolate centre that flows from the spoon.
1 voteby Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Make baking more predictable
For desserts, ingredient weights, tin size and oven temperature have a direct effect on texture.
Weigh before mixing
Prepare every ingredient with a scale and check the stated tin size. Follow the requested temperature for butter, eggs or milk too: a very cold ingredient can set a mixture that needs to stay smooth.
Look before overbaking
Preheat the oven fully and begin checking at the start of the cooking range. The edges, colour, movement in the centre or skewer test are more useful than adding a few minutes simply to be safe.
Allow for cooling and resting
A cake continues to cook slightly in its tin, while a custard or dough may need a rest to reach the right texture. Include that time in your plan and wait for the stated cooling period before cutting or covering.