Q&A

Baking thoughts, techniques and know-how

Coverings for proving bread dough
01 Jul 2021 - BakeClub Team
Q: When proving dough, what should you cover it with?
Removing a Cake from a Springform Tin
28 Jun 2021 - BakeClub Team
Q: What’s the best way to remove a cake from the base of a springform tin?
Preparing Bundt Tins
28 Jun 2021 - BakeClub Team
Q: What’s the best way to prepare a Bundt tin?
Cake Flour
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: What is cake flour and is it available in Australia?
Substituting Ingredients in Scones
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: When making scones, is it possible to switch the butter, flour and caster sugar for some healthier options for example almond meal, coconut oil and honey?
Tapping a Cake Tin
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: Do you need to tap a cake tin on the bench before baking a cake?
Enhancing the Chocolate Flavour
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: Does coffee really bring out the chocolate flavour in your baking?
Amount of baking beads or rice when blind baking
16 Apr 2021 - BakeClub Team
Q: How full do I need to fill my pastry case with baking beads or rice when blind baking it?
Paddle beater
30 Oct 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: When do I use the paddle beater for my stand mixer?
Blind baking
04 Sep 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: When does a pastry case need to be blind baked before the filling is added?
Preparing cake tins
14 Aug 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: Is it better to use a spray oil or baking paper when preparing cake tins?
Tough pastry
10 Jul 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: Why was my pastry tough when I baked it?