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Best Practices for Storing Quick breads

On more that one occasion I have baked for my family two or more banana breads and found that as popular and delicious as they might be, some of them are left over. Since fruit breads can be perishable if not stored well, I have come up with important tips on storing some of theContinueContinue reading “Best Practices for Storing Quick breads”

5 things you Must know about baking

Baking is a good hobby or business to start, and to some it is quite simple, for others it may be a bit more challenging. I’ve decided to come up with a short list of five important tips that will be helpful to anyone who is baking or has recently decided to venture into homeContinueContinue reading “5 things you Must know about baking”

Home Baking in Kenya and a Buttercream Recipe

I was living abroad and came back to Kenya some years ago. The one thing I noticed in most homes is that not very many people do a lot of home baking. When I asked some people why; they mentioned that they may have to buy a very expensive oven to be able to bakeContinueContinue reading “Home Baking in Kenya and a Buttercream Recipe”

A Definition of Quickbreads and a Banana Bread Recipe

What is Quick bread’? A quick bread is an American term used to describe a type of bread (or baked good) which is leavened with raising agents other than yeast e.g. baking powder and/or baking soda. They are dense but very moist baked goods made mostly by using the all-in-one method. Examples of quick breads: SomeContinueContinue reading “A Definition of Quickbreads and a Banana Bread Recipe”