1. Quickly Soften Butter
Need softened butter in a hurry? Cut it into small cubes and let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can place the stick of butter in a warm bowl (not hot!) for about 5 minutes. If you’re really in a pinch, grate the cold butter with a box grater—this will soften it in no time!
2. Melt Chocolate in the Microwave
To melt chocolate without burning it, chop it into small pieces and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in short bursts (15-20 seconds), stirring in between until it’s smooth. This method is quick and minimizes the risk of overheating.
3. Perfectly Measure Sticky Ingredients
When measuring sticky ingredients like honey or molasses, lightly coat your measuring cup or spoon with cooking spray. The sticky substance will slide right out, leaving less waste behind!
4. Keep Brown Sugar Soft
To prevent brown sugar from hardening, store it with a slice of bread or a few marshmallows in an airtight container. The moisture from the bread or marshmallows will keep the sugar soft and easy to scoop.
5. Use a Pizza Cutter for Quick Slicing
Instead of a knife, use a pizza cutter to slice brownies, bars, or even soft dough. It makes clean cuts and saves you time
6. Chill Your Dough Quickly
If your dough needs to chill but you’re short on time, spread it out in a thin layer on a baking sheet and pop it in the freezer. It will chill much faster than in a ball.
7. No Sifter? No Problem!
If you don’t have a sifter, simply whisk your dry ingredients together in a bowl. This aerates the flour and helps eliminate lumps, giving you a similar effect to sifting.
8. Use Toothpicks for Layer Cakes
When stacking layer cakes, use toothpicks to hold the layers in place. Just insert them into the top layer, and they’ll help keep everything from sliding around while you frost and decorate.
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