Contemplative baking cookies in the run-up to Christmas can quickly become stressful.
Using these tips and tricks will help you avoid the biggest baking mistakes.
When it
comes to baking cookies
, thorough
preparation
is half the battle.
Allow
enough
time
for
baking
.
Do not
store
your cookies
in
plastic cans
.
Offenbach - especially in the run-up to Christmas,
baking cookies is
simply part of it.
In order for this to really work, however, you should avoid some mistakes.
Mistake when baking cookies: Not enough time allowed
Most
cookies
cannot be made quickly in between.
Before
baking
, you should definitely
read
the
recipe
carefully, because sometimes longer periods of rest and cooling are necessary for the dough to turn out well.
So make sure that you have planned enough time, because
dough
that is processed too warm will stick quickly and run on the baking sheet.
You should
n't let
your
cookie dough
rest too long either, otherwise it will go bad.
Mistake in baking cookies: poorly prepared
It happens to the best: Despite
planning
and extensive shopping, something is missing in the end.
Therefore, you should
measure and have
all the
ingredients
you need
ready before you even
start
baking
.
If the
recipe calls
for cold butter, the weighed butter should definitely be put back in the refrigerator.
It is also important to have eggs the right size.
Even brown sugar cannot simply be replaced by white when
baking cookies
.
Before baking, make sure that you have all the necessary utensils, such as a
cookie cutter
or piping bag, on hand.
If everything is prepared,
nothing
stands
in the way of
the
perfect spot
.
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Baking cookies is a must, especially in the run-up to Christmas.
However, one should avoid some mistakes (symbol picture).
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Error baking cookies: The oven is not preheated
The
oven
should be
preheated
according to the
recipe
so that the
cookies
bake evenly
.
Cookies only need to be put in the oven for a short time.
Therefore, unlike when baking cakes, it is not possible to readjust the temperature during baking.
However, the information in the
recipe is
only a guide.
Every oven is different, so you should definitely keep an eye on the cookies and oven and set the alarm.
It is better to
plan
less
baking time
for the second
batch.
Often only then is the oven really hot and the cookies ready faster.
This is how Zimststerne succeed particularly well.
Error when baking cookies: eggs are not properly separated
To bake meringue or macaroons, you need
egg whites
.
However, this only works if you separate the eggs cleanly.
If the egg yolk gets into the egg white, the mass will not set.
If the egg white does not set, there are still a few tips and tricks that will make it work.
Mistake when baking cookies: Too much flour on the work surface
To
prevent
the
cookies
from
sticking to the work
surface
when they are cut
out
and shaped, they should be
dusted
with
flour
.
But be careful: too much flour will cause the cookies to dry out.
Error when baking cookies: Let the cookies cool down incorrectly
So far everything went well and the
cookies
came out of the
oven
perfectly
?
Congratulations,
things can go wrong
even after
baking
.
So that Christmas treats don't get mushy,
carefully use the baking paper to
pull your
pastries
onto a rack to cool.
This means that the cookies do not continue to cook on the hot baking sheet and then do not soften from the condensation.
If the cookies are to be
decorated
, they must have cooled down sufficiently.
So it takes a little
patience
, especially when baking with children.
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Mistake when baking cookies: The Christmas cookies were stored incorrectly
The
Christmas cookies
have cooled down, have been decorated and have certainly already passed the taste test.
In order for the delicacies to be perfect for the next few days, it is important that they are
stored
correctly
.
Cookies
are best kept in a
tin can
.
With beautiful motifs, the cans and fresh cookies are also a great
gift
.
Caution: Always place a piece of
baking paper
between the layers
so that they do not stick to each other.
Only one type of
cookie
should be
sorted
per can
, otherwise the flavors will mix quickly.
You should also
avoid
airtight
plastic
boxes when storing your cookies
.
The pastries quickly become soft and mushy in this.
Has someone forgotten to close the lid of the can after snacking and the cookies are hard?
No problem: Put a small piece of apple next to the biscuits and close the lid again to make the
pastry
tender again.
Cookies
, especially those with
chocolate
, do not belong in the
refrigerator
.
However, you should make sure that the
can is
not too close to the heater, the oven or the dishwasher, which becomes warm when in use.
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Honey and
gingerbread
should be left open for two to three days, then wrapped with a piece of apple.
These
pastries take
about one to two weeks to develop their aroma.
Until then, you should be patient and only open the can to swap the apple piece every two days.
Baking cookies: that's how long Christmas cookies last
You can
store
dry
cookies
such as vanilla croissants for
up to four weeks
.
Gingerbread
lasts even longer: this delicacy can be stored for up to four weeks.
If you cannot finish all of the cookies in time, dry
baked goods can
also be
frozen
without any problems
.
To thaw, take them out of the
freezer
in good time
or warm them up briefly in the microwave.
The situation is different for
cookies
with jam filling, marquettes and foam pastries.
These should be consumed within a week of baking and should not be frozen.
Do you already know mince pies?
- You should try the pre-Christmas pastries from England.
(Theresa Lippe)
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