Baking Basics
Learning baking basics gives you confidence in the kitchen and flexibility when ingredients run low. These easy homemade baking staples and substitutes help you make everything from cakes and cookies to breads and desserts without extra trips to the store. From buttermilk substitute and cake flour to brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk, you’ll find simple from-scratch solutions here.
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Homemade Baking Powder (½ Cup Batch)
Out of baking powder? Learn how to make homemade baking powder with just three simple pantry ingredients. This easy from-scratch pantry staple works just like store-bought and takes only minutes to make.
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How to Make Powdered Sugar (Confectioners Sugar) at Home
Running out of powdered sugar doesn’t have to stop your baking. Learn how to make powdered sugar at home in just one minute using two simple pantry ingredients — perfect for frostings, glazes, and desserts.
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How to Make Perfect Whipped Cream (Stabilized Option Included)
Light, fluffy, and ready in minutes — learn how to make perfect whipped cream at home with this easy method. Includes a stabilized option that holds its shape longer for cakes, pies, waffles, and more.
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How to Make Brown Sugar — Easy 2 Ingredient Recipe
Never run out of brown sugar again. This easy homemade brown sugar comes together with just 2 ingredients in minutes and works perfectly in all your favorite baking recipes.
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How to Make Buttermilk (Easy Homemade Substitute)
Don’t let an empty buttermilk carton derail your baking. This easy homemade buttermilk substitute comes together in minutes with two simple ingredients and works beautifully in pancakes, biscuits, cakes, and more.
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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk (Easy 5-Ingredient Substitute)
Rich, creamy, and surprisingly easy to make, this homemade sweetened condensed milk is the perfect pantry staple for baking, desserts, candies, and coffee drinks. Made with simple ingredients, it works as a reliable 1:1 substitute for the canned version and is a recipe every home kitchen should have on hand.