Quite often a question comes up from beginner bakers like what’s the difference between plain flour and self-raising flour? Or what is packed brown sugar?
This section is dedicated to helping you navigate those types of questions. If you’re stuck or having trouble with your vegan baking, then check out my vegan baking tips!
Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, is a natural alkaline chemical compound that comes from soda ash, or sodium carbonate. It is a fine white powder that is used in baking as a leavening agent. When combined with an acid such as lemon juice or vinegar in a recipe, bicarbonate of soda produces …
If you’re a new baker, you may have come across the term packed brown sugar in a recipe. If you’ve never done it before, you may be wondering what it means. This post will tell you everything you need to know so keep reading to find out! Types of brown sugar When a recipe calls …
Wondering if you can use self-raising flour for pancakes? This post will help! It explains everything you need to know in details, plus a quick and easy pancake recipe! A common question I see asked online is whether or not you can use self-raising flour for pancakes. How much of a difference will it make …
Flour is a white, powdery food that is made by grinding down raw cereal grains such as wheat. It’s a versatile kitchen ingredient that can be used for all types of cooking and baking, for things like cakes, bread, muffins, croissants and more. There are many types of flour, including plain flour, self-raising flour, pastry …
Love yourself some homemade flapjacks? They taste delicious and are great for prepping because they last for a good few days, but can you freeze flapjacks? Keep reading to find out! The humble flapjack. A soft, chewy, gooey, syrupy treat with an oaty caramel flavour. In my opinion, flapjacks are one of the most overlooked …