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Common Ingredient Substitutions in Baking
An overview of substitutions for ingredients commonly used in baking.
Maple Brown Sugar Oat Scones
Enjoy the comforting sweet flavors of maple syrup and brown sugar in these crumbly American style scones.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bakery style chocolate chip muffins made more delicious with the addition of peanut butter.
Chocolate Strawberry Macarons
Chocolate flavored cookie shells filled with a rich chocolate ganache and strawberry jam. All the goodness of a chocolate covered strawberry in macaron form.
Red Velvet Donuts
Red velvet baked donuts with a cream cheese glaze. A quick and easy dessert perfect for Valentine's Day (or any other time of year!).
Cookie Butter Cheesecake Blondies
Cinnamon spiced blondies with a layer of Biscoff cookie butter flavored cheesecake.
Why Does Food Turn Brown When Baked?
The science behind the Maillard reaction and why food turns brown when cooked.
Fig & Goat Cheese Danish Pastries
Sweet figs and tangy goat cheese compliment each other in these flaky Danish pastries perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Quick Puff Pastry Dough
This easy puff pastry dough comes together in under 2 hours with only 4 ingredients.
Banana Bread Cookies
The classic taste of banana bread in the form a cookie. Add your favorite mix-ins (I chose walnuts and dried cranberries!) for even more flavor and texture.
Blood Orange Olive Oil Loaf Cake
This simple olive oil loaf cake is elevated with the bright, slightly floral flavor of blood orange and the sweet spice of cardamom.
Champagne Cake Balls
Champagne flavored buttercream is mixed with citrus scented vanilla cake and coated in white chocolate. Metallic sanding sugar or sprinkles add a touch of shine and texture.