baking basics
Stocking the Pantry Fill your pantry with these essentials and you’ll be ready to make fall treats anytime. NUTS & SPICES: pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract DRY GOODS: all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, granulated sugar, rolled oats, chocolate chips PERISHABLES: unsalted butter, whole milk, buttermilk, eggs, produce Measuring Flour Even though your grandmother might have measured flour this way, don’t scoop it with your measuring cup. This compacts the flour, resulting in imprecise measurements. Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and then level it off with a straight edge. Use Buttermilk Using buttermilk in baked goods like biscuits, muffins, piecrust, and breads can help create tender and flaky treats. Use whole buttermilk for baking, rather than nonfat or low-fat versions. The fat in the buttermilk will make richer baked goods. In a pinch, you can make your…