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I've put together some hints and tips on making paint with Gold Lustre, and some do's, don'ts and possible outcomes when making edible paint. What alcoholic products can I use to make edible paint? You can make edible paint using Vodka, Rejuvenator Spirit or Vanilla/Lemon Extract, as they...

A hard bristle brush can be picked up from any store relatively cheaply, once washed and dried properly it can be used to make texture on your icing fondant. For example: 1. Indent green icing fondant to make grass strokes. 2. Dig into a light brown icing fondant to create sand grains. 3...

If you have ever had a problem with meringue, whether it be cracking, dense, or weeping. Here are a few tips that will help you perfect your pavlova and make a magnificent meringue. Chewy Meringue If you would like your meringue to be a little chewy, then try folding in a teaspoon of...

At certain stages of baking, you are sometimes asked to 'fold in'. The term folding in is the process used to stir two ingredients together slowly and softly (without mixing or beating them vigorously) until they have combined. How to 'fold in' ingredients: A lighter mixture such as whipped...

If you wish to avoid a recipe for disaster and want to maintain excellent standards in the kitchen, then be sure to run through this quick list of tips to avoid problems and ensure that you bake safe. Coughs and Sneezes If you have any general feelings of being unwell, then you should steer...

You'll sometimes notice that cupcakes and muffins can go stale rather quickly. Therefore to combat, the problem I've put together a few ways to enhance your bakes and keep them moister and fresher for longer. Hand mixing cupcakes - This is sometimes the best method to use as you control how...

If you are making a bundt cake and are worried that the cake may not slide out in one go (because you cannot line it), then make sure you do the following steps to allow for a stress-free bake. 1. Grease the tin/pan thoroughly with a cake release spray, or using a pastry brush, put melted...

I have put together a quick overview of some of the easiest and most straightforward tips that are worth checking out before your next bake. Here are five top tips to help you achieve Cake Baking Success! Oven – I say this time and time again, and I’ll say it again always, always, always (do...

If you are having problems with scones not rising properly, and they're not looking as gorgeous as you had hoped then here are a couple of reasons as to why your scones may not be rising properly. Cut Straight - When cutting out your scones always ensure that you cut them straight down. If...

If you want to keep the moisture in cinnamon rolls, then try the following. Immediately after you have removed the rolls from the oven and transferred them to the counter, place a tea towel directly over the top of the tray or pan containing the rolls. The heat trapped will turn to steam...

Baking times define whether a brownie is gooey or not so if you want to add some extra scrumptiousness then try adding some Greek Yoghurt or Sour Cream to your recipe for an extra soft, moist bake. Hints, Tips and Tools Basic Baking and Cake Decorating Recipes and Guides Tutorials

Here are a few tin tips to help with your baking. Using the correct-sized tin in both width and depth is paramount when baking as this will affect your baking times; therefore, please ensure you read the recipe and use the required size. Remember: Deep Tins - Due to the depth of the cake...

If you are using nuts in your recipe, then cast your eyes over these quick tips. Chopped Nuts - The best way to chop nuts and give them a good texture is to cut them by hand with a large knife. Flavour - Slowly pulsing them intermittently in the food processor releases the flavour. Nut...

If you have ever had problems with cake leaning or tilting, then you may wish to have a glance at this post to see if any of the following explanations can give you a clue as to why this has happened and tips on how to prevent it. Trapped Air/Settling This happens when air pockets form after...

As a rule, I would not opt to store iced or fondant covered cakes in the fridge because they will sweat and go sticky. Cakes that have been filled with buttercream can be stored at room temperature. If a cake requires a filling that needs to be refrigerated, then it shouldn't be covered in...

Here is a lemon zest and juice tip for you to try. If a recipe calls for the use of both the zest and the juice from the lemon, firstly grate the zest into a bowl. Then cut the lemon in half, and squeeze the juice over the lemon zest. The lemon juice will prevent the lemon zest from...

We all know that ginger is a funny shape, and when cut with a knife loses half its actual size. Therefore to stop and prevent this from happening simply peel your ginger with a teaspoon. Yes, I did say a teaspoon! The curve of the spoon sits nicely on the outer edge of the root and peels...

A few tips for chocolate moulds are, always rest the mould on a tray before you fill it! If you don't, the mould will bow under the weight of the chocolate and leak all over making a mess. By using the tray, you are creating a support system which allows you to move the moulds more freely and...

In the event, you have ground in mixture in your tin simply soak the tin in warm soapy water and then run a cocktail stick around the rim or edges to remove the excess ground in cake mixture. Once removed, re-wash and then rinse. Hints, Tips and Tools Basic Baking and Cake Decorating...

If you are storing cookies in a sealed container, remember to add a sliced piece of apple or an apple wedge in with the cookies in order for them to remain moist. Hints, Tips and Tools Basic Baking and Cake Decorating Recipes and Guides Tutorials