12 easy baking hacks that professional bakers swear by

Cheyenne LentzApr 23, 2020, 01:03 IST

There's a science to baking.Shutterstock

Baking is like a science, which means even simple mistakes can prove disastrous for your baked goods.
However, Insider spoke with professional bakers about their easiest and most effective hacks to help you step up your baking game.
Reading the recipe backward before you start baking can help ensure that you don't forget any steps along the way.
Eggs should be room temperature before they're added to the mix, and sugar-cookie dough should stay chilled in between batches.
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Baking can be tricky, but with a few easy tips, it can be a lot easier.

Insider spoke to some professional bakers to put your mind at ease and save you the extra work of making any common mistakes

Here are some simple baking hacks that professional bakers swear by.

Read the original article on Insider

Keep cakes from sticking to the pan by using breadcrumbs.

Breadcrumbs can make it easy to remove a cake from the pan. Denise E/Shutterstock

It's hard to know when cheesecakes are fully baked. sabotrax/ Flickr

It's easier to work with chilled dough. Sydney Kramer/INSIDER

No more dealing with dough stuck to your counter. Karry Hosford/Flickr

Create a nest for your mixing bowl. Flickr/Bianca Moreas

They'll help keep your cake layers even while baking. Pixabay

Adding salt can bring out the other flavors. Rebecca Siegel/Flickr

Room-temperature eggs can make your cakes fluffier. fishermansdaughter/Flickr

You can always add salt later. Shutterstock

This is especially helpful when working with ingredients like molasses and honey. Chris Waits/Flickr

Lightly cracking could lead to splintered eggs. Shutterstock

It helps to ensure you have everything ready. Cindy Shebley/Flickr