Confession #8

Tip: When boiling milk, first stir in a pinch of baking soda. This will help keep the milk from curdling.

Confession #7

Tip: Over-beating a mixture containing flour will overwork the flour and make the cake more dense.

Confession #6

Tip: When baking something in the oven, wait at least half way through the baking time before opening the oven.  The heat will escape and disturb the rising of what you are baking.

Confession #5

Tip: To test if what you're baking is done, stick a skewer or toothpick in the center and if the skewer comes out clean, your food is ready!

Confession #4

Tip: Don't over-beat the mixture, this can make the cake more dry and heavy.

Confession #3

Tip: To make cakes lighter in texture and rise higher, add 1-2 tablespoons of meringue powder (simply powdered meringue!) to the batter.

Confession #2

Tip: When baking something in the oven, take it out just before it's ready.  This is because it still cooks for a while after you take it out, because it is still so hot.

Confession #1

Tip: To get a tender, flaky scone or biscuit, the dough should be handled as little as possible and you should always use cold butter and cold milk.

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