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Top tips for baking success

It’s always disappointing when your cake sinks or a pudding fails to rise. Follow these great tips, and enjoy trouble-free baking every time.

* Do not overmix and do not overbake

* Carefully read the recipe before proceeding. Use the specified ingredients, and pre-measure them

* Measure things carefully

* Take your time to properly preheat the oven, and practice safety

* Always measure flour according to the recipe

* Use an oven thermometer, readily available in supermarkets and department stores. Oven temperatures can vary greatly

* Properly store ingredients and use the highest quality and freshest ones possible

* Use metal nonstick baking pans or silicone ones, not thin disposable aluminum ones. Glass pyrex pans are preferable for pies

* For cake and loaf recipes that require un-molding, place the pan on a wire cake rack and let it stand for 10 minutes. Then un-mold.

* Before baking, always wash your hands and carefully wash any fruits and vegetables used in the recipe