We all have that one hobby we love doing or love to start.  And if yours is baking, then one of the first things to know is that just knowing a lot of recipes will not make you good in it. There are a few fundamentals of baking that you need to train yourself in. Take a look at the tips below to know how you can be a good baker.

Follow the Recipe

Here is your first step. If you are trying out a new recipe for the first time, one of the most important things to remember is to follow the recipe. Get all the ingredients it requires you to have and try not to replace ingredients with other alternatives. Follow the instructions as it is said in the recipe. When you are more familiar with that recipe you can start experimenting and giving it a personal touch. But for the first time try following the instructions given in the original recipe. Do not try to collect the ingredients as you go on with it. First Read the recipe from start to finish and gather your ingredients. Then start with the baking.

Measure the Ingredients

If you don’t have a kitchen scale, then now is time to buy one. In order for a recipe to work perfectly, all the ingredients need to be in the correct ratio. The last thing you want is to make your cake too sugary or add too much oil to what you are baking. Make sure you have the amounts right as it is said in the instructions of the recipe. Ingredients in the right ratio can give you the result you desire and let you have the perfect baking experiences without overly risen cakes or a sunken muffin.

Use the Right Pans

Each type of food has a specific pan that needs to be used when baking it. When it comes to cake there are several sizes of pans depending on the size of the cake you are planning to make. Never try to make a 9-inch cake in an 8-inch pan. Also remember that you need to know how to handle baking pans of few different types. Glass and dark non-stick pans would require you to reduce 25 degrees of the usual baking temperature when compared to silver coloured aluminium pans. Check the material of the pan before you start baking to avoid mishaps.

Take Care of Your Equipment

Finally, when becoming a good baker, taking care of your utensils and equipment matter. After baking clean your pans and make sure they are not greasy. Mild soaps and hot water can be used to clean most of the baking utensils and equipment. When using pans, try to use parchment paper over the pans so you won’t have stains on them. If any of your equipment whether it is your mixer or your oven, shows any problems, get them repaired immediately before the problem worsens. Look for electric oven repairs and servicing for best services.

You might not be a professional baker and might just be practicing this as a hobby. But whether you are a professional baker or an amateur baker, it is important to know these tips to make sure you won’t have unnecessary baking mishaps.