Baking Basics, Cookies, & Candy

Butter, margarine, and vegetable shortening add volume to baked goods by trapping air.

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Brown sugar is granulated sugar coated with molasses.

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The color or material of a baking pan has no effect on the baking process.

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When baking, you typically turn the oven on after you put the baked product inside.

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When you line a baking pan with paper, using brown paper bags that are cut to size is recommended.

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Cakes and breads should always be removed from pans as soon as they are removed from the oven.

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The most commonly used liquids in baking are water and milk.

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Baking soda reacts chemically with acidic liquids to produce carbon dioxide gas, which expands when heated.

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Gluten gets weaker the longer you mix.

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Foods made by the biscuit method have a heavy texture and a crisp inside.

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