Beginner bakers often overheat and burn chocolate, but there are two easy ways of melting it into a perfect, silky cream without using water bath (too much hassle and dishes for me). 01If you melt only chocolate, simply weigh the amount you need, break it into smaller pieces and place it in a pot. Set…
Read MoreTIP: Cleaning Dough Off Dishes and Utensils
Soaking is the key here. If you try to clean it off straight away, you will end up with sticky dough clogging your sponges and sink. Simply soak the dishes and utensils in cold water for a few hours (I usually leave them overnight), and in the morning the flour will gather at the bottom…
Read MoreTIP: Rising Your Dough
To rise quickly and be light and fluffy after baking, your dough needs perfect temperature during resting time. Optimal fermentation range is between 27ºC and 40ºC. In summer, it works well to rise your dough in the sun. In winter, place it next to a radiator. To me, the most tricky is time in between…
Read MoreTIP: Cleaning Dough Off Hands
To clean wet dough off your hands, use cold water and a bit of body scrub or salt. It always keep some by the kitchen sink to make things quick and easy.
Read MoreTIP: Choosing Coconut Milk
Choose your coconut milk carefully. Many have additives and I do not recommend buying these. Yes, they are super smooth and creamy, but I always go for a natural one. You can blend it a bit, if you would like to make it smoother. Also, add some water, if it is too thick. It needs…
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