This page, along with the ingredient function page, really is the core of what this site is all about. Learn how to manipulate your ingredients to get them to do what you want, and you will Rule the World. Or at least your kitchen. Understand these methods, and your baking experiences will be much more relaxed, I guarantee.
The Biscuit Method
The Creaming Method
Dead-Easy PMAT Method
The Egg Foam Method
The Muffin Method
The Two-Stage Mixing Method

















