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Are you starting your baking era or need to brush up on your skills? Become a better baker, and get started on your journey here! These posts will offer a deep dive into the realm of baking techniques! Happy baking 👩‍🍳

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The Creaming Method in Baking

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A close up of a jar of caramel sauce with it dribbling over the edge for how to make caramel sauce

How to Make Caramel Sauce

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A bowl of blackberries macerating in basil for how to macerate fruit

How to Macerate Fruit

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Mixing bread dough to learn all about kneading and proofing bread

Kneading and Proofing Bread

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How to Make Pastry Cream

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Drizzling creme anglaise from a spoon into a bowl.

How to Make Creme Anglaise Like a Pro

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How to Make Meringue Perfectly Every Time

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    Breakfast Pastries

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Hi there, I'm April, and welcome to 12 Kitchens! The recipes here take my twelve years of professional pastry chef experience from twelve different kitchens to give you real life techniques, unique flavor pairings, and science to better your baking. With these recipes and thoughtful teachings, you can bring those professional desserts to your home kitchen.
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Featured Recipe: Pistachio Rhubarb Tarts

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