The day after Halloween is a day that most of us realize that our kitchens are full of tiny candy bars. Whether we bought extra to give out to costumed kids or your kids brought home a few tubs full themselves, the candy bars are there. They keep for a long time …
Popsicles are one of the greatest ways to cool down on a hot summer day – just ask any kid! While I used to line up for the ice cream truck in the park, it’s easy and fun to make your own popsicles at home. Making them yourself does mean that you’ll …
As those of you who follow Baking Bites on Facebook might already know, Craftsy is now Bluprint. I’ve been a Craftsy contributor for a few years now (time flies!) and have shared lots of great recipes and tutorials over there. You’ll still be able to find those older recipes and I’ll be …
Brown sugar can become hard when exposed to air, making it difficult to measure and to incorporate into recipes. As delicious as it is, you don’t really want to find a chunk of unincorporated brown sugar in your next cake or cookie! Brown sugar’s high moisture content is what keeps it soft and …
There are all kinds of flours to choose from when it comes to baking, and what you have in your pantry will largely be determined by the types of treats that you bake. All purpose flour is a staple because of its versatility, while cake flour tends to be a …
I always tell people that you can’t go wrong with a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Buttery, chewy and loaded with chocolate chips, they’re a treat that people of all ages can enjoy. Plus, there are versions out there to suit just about any dietary restrictions including gluten free …
Bear claws are always some of the most impressive pastries in the case and I know that I find it hard to turn down a good one. Unfortunately, I find that the quality of these pastries (at most bakeries, anyway) has gone down over the years. This means that if you want …
It has been another year of delicious treats and useful baking tips here at Baking Bites. In 2017, I published over 185 new recipes for cookies, breads, ice cream and more – and that doesn’t include the dozens of recipes that I shared over on the Craftsy blog, too! …
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