The Science
Applying the Principles of Physics, Engineering and Chemistry to Baking
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The Science Behind Your Favorite Donuts— Cake, Raised & Baked Donuts
Whether you're into dense, crumbly cake donuts, light and airy raised donuts, or the softer baked variety, there's a science behind why each one tastes and feels so different.
How to Keep Baked Goods Vibrant and Prevent Berry Colors from Changing
Did you know blueberries and strawberries share the same pigment but appear in different colors? This magical pigment is called anthocyanin.
Can You Ripen Bananas in the Oven? Exploring the Science Behind Banana Ripening
Have you ever craved banana bread, but you only have green bananas? If you Google what to do, you might stumble upon a hack that claims to ripen bananas in the oven. But does it work?
The World's Best Cheesecakes: From New York to Japan
Discover the different types of cheesecakes and the science behind them. From New York to Japanese, learn what makes each unique and how to perfect your favorite.
Cracking the Mystery on Why Some Countries Refrigerate Eggs
Why do nations like the US, Japan, and Australia put eggs in the fridge, while much of Europe, India, and other places leave them at room temp?
Science Behind Pancakes
Almost all pancakes are made from the same basic ingredients, but the ratios & cooking techniques can create dramatically different results.
Science Behind Baking with Wine and Chocolate Pairing
The notion that dry wine doesn't compliment dark chocolate is a common belief, and this claim has some validity.
Science Behind Puff Pastry
Puff pastry is a delicious treat that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.
Science Behind A Perfectly Poached Egg
The secret to achieving a flawless poached egg every time lies in the science behind it.
Science Behind the Most Intense Chocolate Flavor
Nothing is better than a decadent, rich chocolate cake. But often, they can be dry or lacking in flavor. Here is the science behind how to get the most chocolate flavor out of your chocolate cake.
Science Behind A Cold Cup Of Coffee
Have you ever made a hot cup of coffee and let it cool or placed it in the fridge? You go to sip it and notice it develops a bitter, acidic taste, but if you drink cold brew, it doesn’t have that same bitter taste.
Science Behind Browned Butter
Nothing is worse than burned butter, the smell, the waste of time, a dirty dish and not to mention a waste of butter. Fear not, its very simple and once you know the science behind how to perfectly brown butter you’ll never burn it again.