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benjaminthebaker

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Dessert Course - my new cookbook out now! Breaking down baking recipes to show you the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. Then once you've mastered the recipes, how to change the ingredients and procedures to customize them to your taste.

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The 3 Most Important Gases in Baking
YouTubeSep 21, 2026
How the Mixing Method Impacts Cookies
YouTubeSep 13, 2026
The Six Elements to Any Brownie
YouTubeSep 6, 2026
Dark Chocolate Ganache 3 Ways
YouTubeAug 14, 2026
How to Make a Pie with Canned Fruit
YouTubeJul 31, 2026
How to Mix Brioche Dough
YouTubeJul 22, 2026
When to Use Each Form of Vanilla
YouTubeJul 20, 2026
The Effect of Eggs on Sponge Cake
YouTubeJul 15, 2026
3 Ways to Make a Layer Cake
YouTubeJul 13, 2026
The Most Important Step in The Biscuit Method and Why
YouTubeJul 10, 2026
The Effect of Baking Powder on Blondies
YouTubeJul 2, 2026
Two Ways to Make Key Lime Pie
YouTubeJun 15, 2026
Baked vs No Bake Cheesecake
YouTubeMay 15, 2026
How a Cookie Can Teach You Math
YouTubeMay 12, 2026
How the Baking Method Impacts Pate a Choux
YouTubeMar 27, 2026
Making Bread with 3 Different Leaveners
YouTubeFeb 23, 2026
How the Mixing Method Changes Your Cakes
YouTubeJan 27, 2026
What Reducing Sugar Does to Cakes
YouTubeJan 14, 2026
The Effect of Temperature on Whipped Cream
YouTubeJan 2, 2026
When to Use Baking Soda vs Baking Powder
YouTubeDec 26, 2025
How to Tell When Cinnamon Rolls are Done Baking
YouTubeDec 24, 2025
The Gluten Experiment (+ Cinnamon Roll Focaccia Recipe)
YouTubeDec 19, 2025
3 Pie Crust Options That Aren't Pie Dough
YouTubeNov 24, 2025
How to Make Pie with Frozen Fruit
YouTubeNov 21, 2025
How to Prepare Pie Crust for Any Filling
YouTubeNov 19, 2025
How to Tell When Pecan Pie is Done Baking
YouTubeNov 17, 2025
How to Prepare Apples for Apple Pie
YouTubeNov 15, 2025
The Two Ways to Bake Dinner Rolls #baking
YouTubeNov 9, 2025
The Effect of FLOUR in Brownies | Brownie Breakdown Ep 6
YouTubeNov 2, 2025
The Two Ways to Make Marshmallows
YouTubeOct 28, 2025
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Sweet Comfort: How Overripe Bananas Make the Ultimate Weeknight Banana Bread
Recipes
Sweet Comfort: How Overripe Bananas Make the Ultimate Weeknight Banana Bread

Learn the secret to perfect, moist banana bread, and discover how doubling this recipe can help you earn extra cash just by feeding your community.

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benjaminthebaker
Rogue Chefs
4 min
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Beyond the Loaf: Mastering the Science of Perfect Buttercream
Techniques
Beyond the Loaf: Mastering the Science of Perfect Buttercream

You've perfected the crumb, now let's tackle the finish. We're diving into the techniques behind three incredible buttercreams.

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benjaminthebaker
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Braiding the Magic: Mastering the Art of the Challah Loaf
Techniques
Braiding the Magic: Mastering the Art of the Challah Loaf

The braid isn't just decoration—it's structure. We'll walk through the techniques for 3, 4, and 6-strand challah, turning a simple loaf into a work of art.

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benjaminthebaker
Rogue Bakers
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Science of Light: Mastering Brown Butter Sponge and Stable Meringue
Techniques
The Science of Light: Mastering Brown Butter Sponge and Stable Meringue

Swiss rolls are a delicate dance of chemistry. Learn the secrets behind stable meringue, perfect brown butter, and the gentle art of folding.

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benjaminthebaker
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Science of the Set: Why Boiling Your Custard for a Minute Saves Your Pie
Science
The Science of the Set: Why Boiling Your Custard for a Minute Saves Your Pie

Ever wondered why some custards wobble and others are perfectly silky? We're breaking down the chemistry of setting agents and how a simple minute on the stove changes everything.

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benjaminthebaker
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Understanding the Fizz: The Science Behind Perfect Cookie Spread
Science
Understanding the Fizz: The Science Behind Perfect Cookie Spread

Don't just follow the recipe—understand why it works! We're diving into the chemistry of baking soda and baking powder to ensure your cookies spread and brown like a champion.

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benjaminthebaker
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Don't Let Your Ingredients Get Cold Feet: The Magic of Room Temperature Baking
Techniques
Don't Let Your Ingredients Get Cold Feet: The Magic of Room Temperature Baking

Even when tackling a tough sourdough loaf, understanding the science of ingredient temperature can make all the difference in your crumb and crust.

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benjaminthebaker
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
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