Benjamin the baker

making sure the sugar dissolves in the liquid ingredients ensures a shiny, crackly top #baking #brownies #LearnOnTikTok

tempered milk chocolate #baking #chocolate #LearnOnTikTok

how to tell when sugar cookies are done baking #baking #cookies #LearnOnTikTok

#ad Switch up the flavor of your buttercream with sweeteners from @Wholesome Sweetener #ad Honey Cinnamon Buttercream (yield: enough to fill and frost an 8-inch cake) 1.25 c (420g) Wholesome Organic Fair Trade Raw & Unfiltered Honey 1/4 c (57g) water 6 egg whites 2 tsp cinnamon 16 oz (454g) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 tsp fine salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Add the honey and water to a pot and stir briefly until combined. Set over medium heat and cook until the honey reaches between 220 - 230F (104 - 110C). At this time, begin whipping the egg whites on medium-low. 2. Continue cooking the honey until it reaches a final temperature between 248 - 250F (120 - 121C). Remove from the heat and whisk in the cinnamon. 3. Slowly stream the hot honey/cinnamon into the whipping egg whites, being careful not to pour the mixture onto the whisk attachment. 4. Continue mixing until the bowl is cool to the touch and the meringue is between 80 - 85F (27 - 29C). 5. With the mixer running, add cubes of butter one at a time. Continue slowly adding the butter until it is all incorporated. (the mixture may look curdled at first but keep mixing and it will come together). 6. Finish by adding the salt and vanilla. #AllTheBest #wholesome #wholesomebffs #baking #cake #buttercream

#ad Get the right balance of sugars for your meringue with @Wholesome Sweetener #ad Swirled Meringues 3 egg whites (100g) 1/2 cup (100g) Regenerative Organic Certified® Cane Sugar from Wholesome 1/2 cup (57g) Wholesome Organic Fair Trade Powdered Confectioners Sugar, sifted pinch of fine salt 1/2 tsp vanilla optional: freeze dried fruit powder, cocoa powder, other inclusions 1. Add the egg whites to the bowl of a mixer and mix on medium low until foamy. 2. Turn the speed of the mixer up to medium high and slowly add the granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time. 3. Continue mixing the egg whites until the meringue reaches stiff peaks and all the sugar has dissolved. 4. Add the sifted powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla and fold together by hand until combined. 5. Optionally scoop some of the meringue into a separate bowl and mix in freeze dried fruit powder, cocoa, or other inclusions. After mixing in, marble the two meringues together. 6. Scoop the meringue onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 250F for 1.5-2 hours depending on the size and your desired interior texture. 7. Turn off the oven, leaving the meringues in so that they can slowly cool. #AllTheBest #wholesome #wholesomebffs #baking #meringue

triple strawberry #baking #cake #strawberry

new and improved key lime pie recipe Key Lime Pie (yield: 1 deep 9-inch pie) Crust: 1.5 c (210g) graham cracker crumbs 2 Tbsp (25g) sugar 1/4 tsp fine salt 3 oz (85g) butter, melted and cooled 1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt together. 2. Add the melted butter and mix to evenly distribute. 3. Pack into a 9in pie pan, making sure to push the crumbs into the bottom and sides of the pan. 4. Bake the crust at 325F (149C) for 10 minutes and let cool while making the filling. Filling: 6 egg yolks 21 oz (595g) sweetened condensed milk 1 c (227g) lime juice 1/4 tsp fine salt 1. Mix the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and salt together until smooth. 2. Add in the lime juice and mix until homogeneous. 3. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake at 325F (160C) for 20-25 minutes or until just the center wobbles slightly when nudged. 4. Remove the pie from the oven and cool to room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. 5. Optionally, top with whipped cream and serve cold. #baking #pie #keylimepie

almond and coconut #baking #pie #coconut