How To

Puff pastry is incredibly useful for baking and while it can be made yourself, it can also be purchased at your local store. If you choose to randomly bake something, then the chances are that your puff pastry will be frozen. You should always make sure that your puff pastry is cold but has been […]

A rooftop patio in Paris with views of the Eiffel Tower is the perfect place to enjoy warm, flaky croissants, extra butter & jam, coffee, and freshly-squeezed orange juice. The breakfast of champions, right there! However, have you ever pondered how croissants are made? Particularly when it comes to learning how to create croissants with

There may be a time when you discover that you have no pastry flour in your kitchen just when you need it. But don’t worry, we are going to help you find out how to make pastry flour from other ingredients that you may have.  And there is more than one option, so you’ll definitely

Coconut is a delicious ingredient that you will use in a wide variety of both sweet and savory dishes. It is a really versatile ingredient that can add a lot of depth and creaminess to a recipe. However, you can make coconut taste even better by toasting it. This then provides you with a deeper

Pecan pie is enjoyed by so many people all over the world. It is filled with beautiful flavors and can be really comforting on cold nights.  But sometimes, pie baking can be a little bit tricky, especially when you are trying to work out if the pie is done cooking.  As tasty as pecan pie

You may have wondered how pies get their nice decorative edging and thought that it takes a lot of work and knowledge to achieve. Actually it’s quite simple.  If you want to know how to crimp a pie crust we’re going to show you six decorative crimps that will finish off your pie beautifully.  Crimping

If you are new to baking or are trying to perfect a pie recipe for your next family gathering but are finding that the crust keeps getting soggy, then do not worry because this is a common issue and likely there are easy ways to avoid it. Why Do Pie Crusts Get Soggy? There can

The majority of pie fillings from a can are made from cherries that aren’t quite ripe. Even when they’re at their best, they may be sour. For other manufacturers, it might just be their filling procedure that influences the flavor. The majority of the time, canned pie filling can vary on taste and texture, as

A simple dessert to make, egg custard pie is incredibly tasty and can be enjoyed by the whole family. It’s one of those classic desserts that are the very essence of comfort food.  But finding a good recipe for egg custard pie can be quite a painstaking task. Luckily for you, we’ve done all the

Brown sugar hardens when the moisture in it evaporates. Unless properly stored, what was once a delicate, fluffy packet of brown sugar grains would have solidified into a dense brown lump strong enough to smash windows. It’s still safe to consume, but you won’t be able to precisely measure it for a recipe until it’s