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Why Steam Helps Cheesecake and Custards Set Smoothly

steam ensures even setting
Ongoing gentle steam creates a smooth, even setting for cheesecakes and custards, ensuring perfect texture—discover how it elevates your desserts.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 19, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Why Your Puff Pastry Doesn’t Puff (And How to Fix It)

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Keen to perfect your puff pastry? Discover common issues and essential fixes to ensure your layers rise beautifully every time.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Custard Setting: How to Stop Scrambled Eggs in Desserts

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I can help you achieve perfectly set custard without scrambled eggs—discover essential tips to prevent curdling and ensure a silky finish.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Choux Pastry: The Panade Step Everyone Rushes

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Failing to master the panade step in choux pastry can ruin your results—discover why this crucial process makes all the difference.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Laminated Dough Basics: What ‘Turns’ Really Mean

understanding lamination techniques
Nurturing perfect laminated dough involves understanding what ‘turns’ truly mean and how they influence flaky, layered pastries—discover the essential techniques here.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Shrinking Tart Shells: The One Step You’re Skipping

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Unlock the secret to perfectly shrinking tart shells and avoid common mistakes—continue reading to master this crucial, often overlooked step.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Blind Baking Explained: How to Avoid a Soggy Bottom

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An essential guide to blind baking that reveals how to prevent a soggy bottom and ensure your crust stays perfectly crisp every time.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Pie Dough Cracking? Here’s Why It Happens

common causes of pie dough cracking
Meta Description: Many factors can cause pie dough cracking, but understanding the common reasons and solutions can help you achieve a perfectly flaky crust.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Flaky Pie Crust Starts With This Temperature Rule

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Nailing the perfect flaky pie crust begins with a temperature rule that ensures your fats stay cold—discover the key to flawless baking.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Bread & Sourdough

Fridge Proofing vs Warm Proofing: Flavor and Texture Differences

Challenging traditional methods, fridge and warm proofing create distinct flavors and…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 13, 2026
creaming method for texture
  • Cakes & Cupcakes

Reverse Creaming Method: The Shortcut to Velvety Crumb

Ive discovered how the reverse creaming method creates irresistibly tender baked goods,…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 13, 2026
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15 Best Ingredient Storage Racks With Bins for 2026

Find out the top 15 ingredient storage racks with bins for 2026 and discover which…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 13, 2026
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13 Best Gel Packs for Shipping Desserts in 2026

What are the top gel packs for shipping desserts in 2026, and how can you ensure your…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 13, 2026
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