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Daily Baking Tip: Day 2
Measure ingredients accurately – Use a kitchen scale for precision.
Measuring ingredients accurately is critical in baking because it’s a science—small deviations can completely change the outcome. Here’s why chefs insist on using a kitchen scale:
- Precision Matters
• Baking relies on chemical reactions between ingredients (like flour, sugar, and leavening agents). A few extra grams of flour can make cookies dry or bread dense.
• Volume measurements (cups, spoons) vary depending on how you scoop—packed flour vs. loosely filled can differ by 20–30%.
- Consistency Every Time
• A scale ensures repeatable results. If you bake the same recipe twice, you’ll get the same texture and flavor.
• Professional kitchens use grams or ounces for this reason—less guesswork, more reliability.
3. Easier Conversions
• Recipes from different countries often use metric or imperial units. A scale makes switching between grams and ounces simple.
• It also helps when scaling recipes up or down.
4. Cleaner & Faster
• You can measure directly into the mixing bowl, reducing dishes and speeding up prep.
Chef’s Tip:
Invest in a digital scale with a tare function (zeroing out the weight of the container). It’s inexpensive but makes a huge difference.
A nice scale you can get is from Walmart
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Daily Baking Tip: Day 2
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