As a former professional pastry chef, I can admit there have been more than a few times I’ve opened the oven door to an unexpected outcome, which is why I’m now very careful to measure out every single wet and dry ingredient.īoth sweet and savory baking projects require the right baking tools, including accurate measuring cups and spoons. Paying close attention to measurements, mixing time, rest time, and oven temperature will either make or break your favorite sourdough recipe. There’s one hard truth about baking: It’s a science.
