Category: Cooking

  • A bread machine vs stand mixer sounds perfect at first, but let’s dig a little deeper. Which one sounds perfect? We’ll go over which one is better for you and why, as well as compare their speeds and features. Four hundred years ago the machinery in bakeries was quite different than what is today: The…

  • Sourdough bread may just be the most popular bread to ever be baked. It has been enjoyed for centuries, and its popularity is only continuing to grow. The reasons for this are many: sourdough clock, its health benefits, flavor, texture, and versatility all make it a Top Pick amongst bakers. If you’re ready to try…

  • Bread dough is one of the most simple, delicious, and easy-to-make recipes you can make at home. You may ask yourself how to mix and knead bread dough like a pro, but we’re here to tell you that it’s actually quite simple! If you don’t have time or patience to spare for hours in the…

  • How to Knead Dough (without a Stand Mixer!) It’s time to ditch the stand mixer and learn how to go at the dough by hand! Flour, water, and yeast make all the difference in this recipe for homemade bread. It’s time to ditch the stand mixer and learn how to go at the dough by…

  • You probably love baking bread and pastries, but not the time you spend kneading the dough by hand. That said, if you think a stand mixer is a brilliant idea, think again. Hand kneading is actually better for your dough, and sometimes it’s even faster than using a stand mixer! More than anything else, kneading…

  • Kneading bread dough is a critical pre-oven step in breadmaking and the first step of many more ingredients. Bread machine manufacturers have come up with machines that can knead dough automatically. They use their own method, which is different from traditional hand kneading. The purpose of this study was to verify whether there is any…

  • Ah, bread. We all know the smell of the yeasty loaf baking in the oven… Now imagine that smell without the effort and mess of kneading. That’s what machine-kneaded bread is like. Thanks to modern technology, not only can you have your bread baked in less than an hour, it will also taste more like…

  • Making smoothies isn’t always easy. They don’t come out as smooth and silky as you might want them to, nor are they easy for the blender to handle. You might work your blender for hours only to end up with a few ounces of yogurt at the bottom of your pitcher that you have to…

  • A common question many coffee enthusiasts have is, “What is the best way to froth milk and create rich foam?” Watch this instructional video and learn how to make a much more satisfying cup of coffee. If you like your morning Joe topped with a thick layer of rich, fluffy foam, you’ll want to know…

  • There’s nothing quite like a good, nutritious, and refreshing smoothie in the summertime. If you’re looking for a few ways to make them more of the pumpkin pie variety, consider using an immersion blender and making your next beverage with almond milk instead of regular cow’s milk or cream. More importantly, you can save time…