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  • Pastry & Pie

Pie Crust Tough? The Overworking Mistake That’s Easy to Miss

overworking causes tough crust
A common pie crust mistake is overworking the dough, but here’s how to identify and avoid making it tougher than necessary.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • March 3, 2026
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  • Foundations & Methods

Preventing Dough Sticking Without Overflouring

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Clever techniques to prevent dough from sticking without overflouring can transform your baking—discover how to achieve perfect, hassle-free results every time.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 22, 2026
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  • Foundations & Methods

Marble vs Wood vs Silicone: How Surface Choice Changes Dough

surface material affects dough
Marble, wood, and silicone each offer unique benefits and challenges that can significantly impact your dough’s texture and handling—discover which surface is best for your baking needs.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 21, 2026
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  • Foundations & Methods

How to Avoid Overflouring Your Counter (and Tough Dough)

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I’ll share essential tips to prevent overflouring your counter and ensure your dough stays tender and easy to work with.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 8, 2026
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  • Bread & Sourdough

How to Shape a Boule Without Deflating Everything

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Shaping a boule without losing its airy interior requires gentle handling and techniques that will keep you from deflating the dough—discover how to perfect your method.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Bread & Sourdough

Stretch-and-Fold: Do This and Your Dough Suddenly Behaves

improve dough with stretching
Optimize your dough’s performance with the stretch-and-fold technique, and discover how this simple step transforms your baking—find out why it works.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Measurements & Conversions

Thermometer Accuracy for Candy: Boiling Water Isn’t Enough

Proper thermometer calibration is essential for perfect candy, but boiling water alone…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • March 4, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

How to Prevent Soggy Fruit Pie (Without Overthickening)

When preventing a soggy fruit pie without overthickening, understanding key techniques…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • March 4, 2026
caramel cooking techniques comparison
  • Foundations & Methods

Dry vs Wet Caramel: Which Method Is More Forgiving?

A comparison of dry and wet caramel reveals which method is more forgiving for…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • March 4, 2026
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  • Pastry & Pie

Pâte Brisée vs Pâte Sucrée: Which Crust Fits Which Pie?

Wondering which crust best suits your pie? Discover the key differences between pâte…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • March 4, 2026
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