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Human: Cake Why do I only like mass produced flavor of cake? For like I only like cake from Bj's and Costco and walmart and i can never eat bakery cake. What is wrong with my taste buds. Assistant: Mass-produced cakes use a ton of special ingredients, including emulsifiers, fats, gluten inhibitors, starches, etc, th...	Human: Cake Why do I only like mass produced flavor of cake? For like I only like cake from Bj's and Costco and walmart and i can never eat bakery cake. What is wrong with my taste buds. Assistant: The ONLY good thing about office birthdays is the Costco sheet cake!!
Human: Question for those who run a cake business So I’ve recently been getting a lot of requests from friends and family to make birthday cakes and such. I always tend to bake the cakes the day of pickup, out of fear of drying out people’s cake. However, this is extremely time consuming. Sometimes I see bakeries s...	Human: Question for those who run a cake business So I’ve recently been getting a lot of requests from friends and family to make birthday cakes and such. I always tend to bake the cakes the day of pickup, out of fear of drying out people’s cake. However, this is extremely time consuming. Sometimes I see bakeries s...
Human: My pastry cream always becomes runny ONLY after being refrigerated? Help! Hello there! I need pastry cream help - pretty much every single time I've made creme pat, I cook it per the instructions and it always thickens up to what seems like the right consistency on the stove - not runny, at the specified tempe...	Human: My pastry cream always becomes runny ONLY after being refrigerated? Help! Hello there! I need pastry cream help - pretty much every single time I've made creme pat, I cook it per the instructions and it always thickens up to what seems like the right consistency on the stove - not runny, at the specified tempe...
Human: Will I need gelatin for my chocolate mousse cake? Hello, I'm baking a chocolate mousse cake for my brother's birthday, and the recipe I'm following for the mousse does not have any gelatin. As I'm planning to add the mousse on top of a cake, I'm wondering if I should add in a little gelatin. The recipe already...	Human: Will I need gelatin for my chocolate mousse cake? Hello, I'm baking a chocolate mousse cake for my brother's birthday, and the recipe I'm following for the mousse does not have any gelatin. As I'm planning to add the mousse on top of a cake, I'm wondering if I should add in a little gelatin. The recipe already...
Human: Bakers Percentages Hi friends, I have been baking bread for a bit but usually struggle with percentages...is it assumed that 1000g of flour are always used? I see percentages, and I understand that it is a percentage of the amount of flour...but how do you know where to start? Is it a basic formula applied to ...	Human: Bakers Percentages Hi friends, I have been baking bread for a bit but usually struggle with percentages...is it assumed that 1000g of flour are always used? I see percentages, and I understand that it is a percentage of the amount of flour...but how do you know where to start? Is it a basic formula applied to ...
Human: Any good books on cake decorating? Does anyone know of good books to start learning cake and cupcake decorating? My baking usually tastes pretty good but I would like to start making them look a bit better. Assistant: Not a book but ....The Topless Baker YouTube videos were pretty helpful to me and free 😬😬 ...	Human: Any good books on cake decorating? Does anyone know of good books to start learning cake and cupcake decorating? My baking usually tastes pretty good but I would like to start making them look a bit better. Assistant: Hello Cupcake is an adorable easy starter book
Human: Edible flowers Hello ! We have some edible flowers in our garden like purple clover and cucumber flower. 1 : is it safe to just use them or other edible flowers purchased from a regular flower shop for cake decorating and eating? 2: Should i rinse them and is there anything else to do before putting them o...	Human: Edible flowers Hello ! We have some edible flowers in our garden like purple clover and cucumber flower. 1 : is it safe to just use them or other edible flowers purchased from a regular flower shop for cake decorating and eating? 2: Should i rinse them and is there anything else to do before putting them o...
Human: Could I swap white sugar for brown sugar to make a vanilla cake? Ran out of granulated sugar and I’ve only got brown sugar on me I googled it and found out that there would be little change if I did. But just asking here just to be sure Assistant: I think it will taste delicious with the brown sugar.	Human: Could I swap white sugar for brown sugar to make a vanilla cake? Ran out of granulated sugar and I’ve only got brown sugar on me I googled it and found out that there would be little change if I did. But just asking here just to be sure Assistant: Please update and tell us how it went!
Human: How to keep pie crimped border hold up when baking? How do I hold the shape of the decorative crimping along my pie when baking? I usually make double-crusted fruit pies with a standard crimped border but it always loses its shape in the oven. I use Stella Parks’ old fashioned pie dough recipe and make sure t...	Human: How to keep pie crimped border hold up when baking? How do I hold the shape of the decorative crimping along my pie when baking? I usually make double-crusted fruit pies with a standard crimped border but it always loses its shape in the oven. I use Stella Parks’ old fashioned pie dough recipe and make sure t...
Human: Candied Pecans, but without the pecans? I made cinnamon candied pecans today and they’re amazing! I wish I could share them with my husband, but he’s allergic to nuts. What could I candy for him instead of nuts? Maybe pretzels? Popcorn? Assistant: Pumpkin seeds in the shell! I do this every Halloween after we...	Human: Candied Pecans, but without the pecans? I made cinnamon candied pecans today and they’re amazing! I wish I could share them with my husband, but he’s allergic to nuts. What could I candy for him instead of nuts? Maybe pretzels? Popcorn? Assistant: Chick peas!
Human: If you were trying to impress with a cheesecake, what would be the recipe you make? My landlord used to own a bakery, and over the past few years has given me a couple cheesecakes he's made. I guess he makes them for friends and family around the major holidays and I occasionally get a half when he has leftove...	Human: If you were trying to impress with a cheesecake, what would be the recipe you make? My landlord used to own a bakery, and over the past few years has given me a couple cheesecakes he's made. I guess he makes them for friends and family around the major holidays and I occasionally get a half when he has leftove...
Human: What are you going to bake for Thanksgiving?! I'm making a caramelized pear/pumpkin pie again and I'm already so excited to eat it. But I might make something else and looking for autumnal inspiration Assistant: It’s a family member’s birthday too so I’m going to do a lemon and raspberry cake! Maybe some nic...	Human: What are you going to bake for Thanksgiving?! I'm making a caramelized pear/pumpkin pie again and I'm already so excited to eat it. But I might make something else and looking for autumnal inspiration Assistant: Rum pumpkin chiffon pie and a cranberry pecan tart!
Human: Best cheese for cheesecake? I've made about three cheesecakes before used the standard ingredients for a basic one (cream cheese and sour cream) It's makes a fine tasting cheesecake but I would like to know if any of you have used another kind of cheese in addition to cream cheese and if it improved your chee...	Human: Best cheese for cheesecake? I've made about three cheesecakes before used the standard ingredients for a basic one (cream cheese and sour cream) It's makes a fine tasting cheesecake but I would like to know if any of you have used another kind of cheese in addition to cream cheese and if it improved your chee...
Human: Burnt Basque Cheesecake: too soft Help! I used Bon Appetit's Burnt Basque Cheesecake recipe (https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/basque-burnt-cheesecake). But my cheesecake was a little too soft, like a Creme Caramel. What did I do wrong? Assistant: Were you not able to take a slice out of it? Basque cheesecake...	Human: Burnt Basque Cheesecake: too soft Help! I used Bon Appetit's Burnt Basque Cheesecake recipe (https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/basque-burnt-cheesecake). But my cheesecake was a little too soft, like a Creme Caramel. What did I do wrong? Assistant: Try in r/bonappetit I’ve seen a few fellow redditors recreati...
Human: Bagels aren’t staying firm Hello, I am a fairly new baker but have gotten pretty into making bagels for my friends in quarantine. I use this recipe which comes out tasting great but doesn’t really stay firm after they come out of the oven. Is there anything I can be doing differently or is there another recipe...	Human: Bagels aren’t staying firm Hello, I am a fairly new baker but have gotten pretty into making bagels for my friends in quarantine. I use this recipe which comes out tasting great but doesn’t really stay firm after they come out of the oven. Is there anything I can be doing differently or is there another recipe...
Human: Accidentally bought sweetened applesauce instead of unsweetened to use in cupcakes? Should I reduce the sugar in the recipe? The Best Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes - Nora Cooks It calls for 3/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, but I got sweetened by accident. Assistant: You can, but there’s not tha...	Human: Accidentally bought sweetened applesauce instead of unsweetened to use in cupcakes? Should I reduce the sugar in the recipe? The Best Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes - Nora Cooks It calls for 3/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, but I got sweetened by accident. Assistant: Google says there's about 20...
Human: Can you make a mirror glaze out of any liquid as long as it is the correct viscosity and temperature or is there some other variable to consider? Assistant: certain fruits contain enzymes that prevent gelatine setting, too much acidity can also prevent gelatine setting, as will high alcohol spirits. gelatine ...	Human: Can you make a mirror glaze out of any liquid as long as it is the correct viscosity and temperature or is there some other variable to consider? Assistant: Well Pineapple juice will prevent the gelatin from setting but for the most part you can make it any flavor as long as you get the recipe correct.
Human: Hello friends, was trying to laminate pastry dough and it's tearing and butter is getting everywhere so I'm pretty sure it's done for after 2 folds. Any ideas on how to use this dough for anything else? I want to make throwing it away a last resort. \^ Assistant: When the dough tears you can use bench flour t...	Human: Hello friends, was trying to laminate pastry dough and it's tearing and butter is getting everywhere so I'm pretty sure it's done for after 2 folds. Any ideas on how to use this dough for anything else? I want to make throwing it away a last resort. \^ Assistant: Erin McDowell always has great tips She also ...
Human: Starting a home bakery for breads. Want to work with 62-83% hydration doughs (loaves and pizzas and focaccias and hoagies) + (have a stand mixer too). For shaping purposes, is a wooden or a marble counter top better? I'd also like to hear your pros and cons of either method that you may have had with your own ...	Human: Starting a home bakery for breads. Want to work with 62-83% hydration doughs (loaves and pizzas and focaccias and hoagies) + (have a stand mixer too). For shaping purposes, is a wooden or a marble counter top better? I'd also like to hear your pros and cons of either method that you may have had with your own ...
Human: Does Anyone Else Prefer Italian Meringue Buttercream to Swiss Meringue Buttercream? All the books and websites I've consulted about IMBC and SMBC proclaim Swiss to be much easier and simpler than Italian, but SMBC has given me nothing but trouble. For SMBC, I dissolve the sugar in the eggs, whip up the mering...	Human: Does Anyone Else Prefer Italian Meringue Buttercream to Swiss Meringue Buttercream? All the books and websites I've consulted about IMBC and SMBC proclaim Swiss to be much easier and simpler than Italian, but SMBC has given me nothing but trouble. For SMBC, I dissolve the sugar in the eggs, whip up the mering...
Human: Does putting chocolate in the freezer bring it out of tempering? I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but I don't know where else I would go. So I only have so many molds and patience. I know I can force chocolate to set faster in the freezer but most of the places I look recommend letting tempered c...	Human: Does putting chocolate in the freezer bring it out of tempering? I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but I don't know where else I would go. So I only have so many molds and patience. I know I can force chocolate to set faster in the freezer but most of the places I look recommend letting tempered c...
Human: best method to ice cinnamon rolls that will be eaten tomorrow? I'm taking cinnamon rolls into work tomorrow as requested by several colleagues. I have baked them today and they are lovely and soft but I'm not sure when to approach the icing. I am using cream cheese frosting and if I'm making say red velvet o...	Human: best method to ice cinnamon rolls that will be eaten tomorrow? I'm taking cinnamon rolls into work tomorrow as requested by several colleagues. I have baked them today and they are lovely and soft but I'm not sure when to approach the icing. I am using cream cheese frosting and if I'm making say red velvet o...
Human: Adjusting baking time/temp for bread loaf recipe which makes two loaves, but I want to make one GIANT loaf instead? I'm new to baking, and as such have started practicing using the king arthur easy loaf recipe. I've done it twice and the bread has honestly been turning out great. The recipe calls for dividin...	Human: Adjusting baking time/temp for bread loaf recipe which makes two loaves, but I want to make one GIANT loaf instead? I'm new to baking, and as such have started practicing using the king arthur easy loaf recipe. I've done it twice and the bread has honestly been turning out great. The recipe calls for dividin...
Human: All I could get was Bread Flour, can I use this in place of all purpose? If yes, do any ratios need changing? Assistant: What brand? Knowing the protein content will help you understand if you need to adjust the recipes	Human: All I could get was Bread Flour, can I use this in place of all purpose? If yes, do any ratios need changing? Assistant: Bread flour is fine if you're just making a simple, rustic kind of loaf. It'll come out chewier than with AP because the added protein creates more elasticity.
Human: Unbleached Parchment Paper or Bleached Parchment Paper? Which of the two do you guys prefer? Are there any sustainable differences in terms of baking results? Like, do either one impart a weird taste? Assistant: i prefer the unbleached. it might be down to the brands, but the one we got in the bakery (throug...	Human: Unbleached Parchment Paper or Bleached Parchment Paper? Which of the two do you guys prefer? Are there any sustainable differences in terms of baking results? Like, do either one impart a weird taste? Assistant: whichever is cheaper
Human: Can i use full cocoa powder to bake cookies as a flour substitute? Hi! I am just started learning how to bake and really want to make flourless dark chocolate cookie. I’m wondering if its okay for me to completely swap the flour with cocoa powder or am I asking the stupid question? Thanks a lot everyone!!! As...	Human: Can i use full cocoa powder to bake cookies as a flour substitute? Hi! I am just started learning how to bake and really want to make flourless dark chocolate cookie. I’m wondering if its okay for me to completely swap the flour with cocoa powder or am I asking the stupid question? Thanks a lot everyone!!! As...
Human: I made three batches of Italian cookies. Almond wedding cookies, s cookies, and ricotta orange. They're all dimply. They taste great but have weird dimples they're supposed to be smooth. My title says it all. I'll link a pic of the s cookies so it's clearer. [Cookies in question]( https://imgur.com/54BxKSX.jpg...	Human: I made three batches of Italian cookies. Almond wedding cookies, s cookies, and ricotta orange. They're all dimply. They taste great but have weird dimples they're supposed to be smooth. My title says it all. I'll link a pic of the s cookies so it's clearer. [Cookies in question]( https://imgur.com/54BxKSX.jpg...
Human: Cinnamon crunch bagel topping keeps melting in the oven? Hello! Tried making cinnamon crunch bagel today and followed this recipe: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-cinnamon-crunch-bagels/ The cinnamon crunch topping was made with brown & white sugar + melted butter. When i popped them into the oven,...	Human: Cinnamon crunch bagel topping keeps melting in the oven? Hello! Tried making cinnamon crunch bagel today and followed this recipe: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-cinnamon-crunch-bagels/ The cinnamon crunch topping was made with brown & white sugar + melted butter. When i popped them into the oven,...
Human: Accidentally made everything-bagel flavored crackers WAY too salty. What dips can I make to use them up? I made KAF sourdough crackers but I forgot I was using salted butter, and with the salt included in the toppings, they came out too salty to be edible on their own. What dips can I make that will cut the ...	Human: Accidentally made everything-bagel flavored crackers WAY too salty. What dips can I make to use them up? I made KAF sourdough crackers but I forgot I was using salted butter, and with the salt included in the toppings, they came out too salty to be edible on their own. What dips can I make that will cut the ...
Human: What kind of forbidden, godforsaken cake did I bake? I followed this recipe (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFcM7ke1/) and added blue food colouring. Only thing is my cake turned out like THIS https://imgur.com/a/kztVy2z Where did I go wrong? Assistant: The direction to put the cake batter in the fridge for 20 minu...	Human: What kind of forbidden, godforsaken cake did I bake? I followed this recipe (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFcM7ke1/) and added blue food colouring. Only thing is my cake turned out like THIS https://imgur.com/a/kztVy2z Where did I go wrong? Assistant: I don’t know how to pronounce it but it’s a Klingon favorite.
Human: How do you know if your macarons are done baking? I am very new to macarons still. Tonight’s batch finally looked so great (far from perfect, but I was proud). Then I tried to take them off the mat to decorate and they stuck and fell apart 😭😭 I’m still not 100% sure how to tell if they are fully baked. Is th...	Human: How do you know if your macarons are done baking? I am very new to macarons still. Tonight’s batch finally looked so great (far from perfect, but I was proud). Then I tried to take them off the mat to decorate and they stuck and fell apart 😭😭 I’m still not 100% sure how to tell if they are fully baked. Is th...
Human: Am getting married and love to bake Hi everyone! I am getting married and am creating a wedding registry. I adore baking but currently have no good supplies for it AT ALL. Like seriously, my all pans are from Stop and Shop. I’m one of those people who does tons of research for anything I buy (or in this case p...	Human: Am getting married and love to bake Hi everyone! I am getting married and am creating a wedding registry. I adore baking but currently have no good supplies for it AT ALL. Like seriously, my all pans are from Stop and Shop. I’m one of those people who does tons of research for anything I buy (or in this case p...
Human: Why can't I get my Macaron batter right? I've attempted to make Macarons 3 times now, and I don't feel like I'm learning anything each time. My first attempt was a doozy. My second attempt turned out okay, except I had cracked shells and barely any feet. I figured this was due to my batter's consistency not be...	Human: Why can't I get my Macaron batter right? I've attempted to make Macarons 3 times now, and I don't feel like I'm learning anything each time. My first attempt was a doozy. My second attempt turned out okay, except I had cracked shells and barely any feet. I figured this was due to my batter's consistency not be...
Human: What pastries can be made in a Dutch oven? Hey guys! I’m a 17 year old guy who just recently made a nice investment on a lodge Dutch oven after always wanting one! However…. I’m not really sure what to make with it. I intend to use it mainly for baking things but I’m not really sure what to bake in it. Any ...	Human: What pastries can be made in a Dutch oven? Hey guys! I’m a 17 year old guy who just recently made a nice investment on a lodge Dutch oven after always wanting one! However…. I’m not really sure what to make with it. I intend to use it mainly for baking things but I’m not really sure what to bake in it. Any ...
Human: Can I use yeast and baking soda-lemon juice mixture at same time? Hi, I've started making bread for the first time and I am trying to make a light, fluffy airy bread. In recipes I always see that they use yeast or a baking soda-acid mixture. Can I use them both or would it be overkill? Assistant: In the Ameri...	Human: Can I use yeast and baking soda-lemon juice mixture at same time? Hi, I've started making bread for the first time and I am trying to make a light, fluffy airy bread. In recipes I always see that they use yeast or a baking soda-acid mixture. Can I use them both or would it be overkill? Assistant: This is a fr...
Human: Question about flour storage (is my flour safe to use?) Seven days ago, I put my AP flour back in the pantry (airtight container). Today I went to use it again and noticed that the lid had been knocked ajar. So for 7 days, it's been open and uncovered. I can't find anything on Google about uncovered flour bein...	Human: Question about flour storage (is my flour safe to use?) Seven days ago, I put my AP flour back in the pantry (airtight container). Today I went to use it again and noticed that the lid had been knocked ajar. So for 7 days, it's been open and uncovered. I can't find anything on Google about uncovered flour bein...
Human: Is there a way to test the shade of food coloring without wasting buttercream/royal icing? I have a bunch of little bottles of Americolor gels and am having some trouble getting the exact shades I desire. I don't find the little color dots to be super accurate so I was hoping to find a way to test the gels bef...	Human: Is there a way to test the shade of food coloring without wasting buttercream/royal icing? I have a bunch of little bottles of Americolor gels and am having some trouble getting the exact shades I desire. I don't find the little color dots to be super accurate so I was hoping to find a way to test the gels bef...
Human: How far in advance can I bake cake layers and make the frosting before the time comes to assemble them? Without compromising the texture. And what is the best way to store the cakes? My time frame is I want them for next Saturday to be already done, so Friday night is when I would need to decorate. How m...	Human: How far in advance can I bake cake layers and make the frosting before the time comes to assemble them? Without compromising the texture. And what is the best way to store the cakes? My time frame is I want them for next Saturday to be already done, so Friday night is when I would need to decorate. How m...
Human: Does yeast rise with splenda? Im going to attempt to bake a whole wheat bun with splenda for my diabetic dad. Will it rise? Also how does whole wheat handle differently than all purpose flour? Assistant: Honestly you shouldn’t need the sugar/Splenda. Bloom the yeast in warm water and mix with flour/ water/ sa...	Human: Does yeast rise with splenda? Im going to attempt to bake a whole wheat bun with splenda for my diabetic dad. Will it rise? Also how does whole wheat handle differently than all purpose flour? Assistant: I think whole wheat has higher protein content in order to make up for the bran which inhibits a bit of gl...
Human: Any save for a Ghirardelli Brownie Mix that is missing the oil? I decided that I needed brownies so I got out the box and decided to make it according to the thicker brownie instructions. As soon as I popped it in the oven, I turned around and saw the 1/3 cup of oil sitting on my counter. Is there a chance the...	Human: Any save for a Ghirardelli Brownie Mix that is missing the oil? I decided that I needed brownies so I got out the box and decided to make it according to the thicker brownie instructions. As soon as I popped it in the oven, I turned around and saw the 1/3 cup of oil sitting on my counter. Is there a chance the...