Quynh La
Professional Baker
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Co-authored Articles (27)
How to
Fix Dough That Won't Rise
You have it all planned: the dinner, the wine, that fresh-baked loaf of bread. Everything's coming together when you discover that your bread dough just isn't rising. Fortunately, this is a problem that's relatively easy...
How to Thicken Frosting, Icing, and Ganache
Dry and wet ingredients to help improve the consistency of your icingFrosting is the ultimate topper for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, but what happens when your frosting is so runny it slides right off the top of your b...
How to Bake a Simple, Plain Cake from Scratch
Whip up this delicious, no-frills dessert for any occasionA plain cake is a simple dessert that’s easy to make at home—all you need is some basic baking ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, salt, milk, and baking pow...
How to
Make Homemade Cookies
There's nothing like a batch of homemade cookies to lift your spirits and make your house smell wonderful. Homemade cookies aren't much more difficult to make than the slice and bake kind, but they taste a lot better. Re...
How to
Thicken Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting is a deliciously rich and creamy topping for cakes, cookies, muffins, and cupcakes. This frosting is easiest to use when it is nice and thick. There are multiple ways to thicken the frosting. Add ic...
How to
Make Bread from Scratch
Making bread is an easy, enjoyable, and inexpensive recipe for both beginner and seasoned chefs. You can make bread at home either with or without yeast as a leavening ingredient for the recipe. Once you’ve learned how...
How to
Bake a Cake on Your Stovetop
Baking a cake in an oven is the most popular method, but there are lots of other ways to prepare a cake. If you don't have access to a microwave, you can still make a cake using a stove, a large pot, and a steamer basket...
How to
Know when Cookies Are Done
Cookies are a great treat when they are perfectly cooked. Every minute counts when baking cookies, so you'll want to set your kitchen timer to the minimum recommended time. When the timer sounds, open up your oven and te...
How to
Eat Croissants
Croissants are a traditional French pastry, best enjoyed at breakfast time fresh and on their own, or accompanied by coffee. If you’ve ever eaten a croissant, you know how messy they can be! There are many ways to eat ...
How to
Cool Cakes
Set your cake correctly to keep it from cracking or becoming soggyDepending on what type of cake you are making and how long you have to cool it, there are several things to consider. If you cool your cake improperly you...
How to
Improve Store Bought Muffin Mix
Store-bought box mixes make it easy to bake up a batch of muffins, but the flavor can sometimes be a little underwhelming. Luckily, there are lots of easy ways to upgrade your box muffin mix! For a blast of fruit flavor,...
How to
Bake Bread on the Stovetop
Baking bread on the stovetop is a great alternative to using the oven. Baking on the stovetop can be an energy saver, as well as a useful alternative when an oven is not available. This process can be used at home, over...
Easy Ways to Make Crispy Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, & Sugar Cookies
The secret to creating your perfect batch of cookiesMany prefer the taste and texture of a crispy cookie to that of a chewy flaky one. With the right ingredients and the proper cooking technique, it is possible to bake a...
How to
Make Butter Cookies
Butter cookies—also known as Dutch biscuits—are delicious, crispy cookies that are quick and easy to make. Even better, the recipe only uses pantry staples! Use a cookie press to turn the dough into beautiful shapes ...
How to
Make a 3D Dinosaur Birthday Cake
centerYou'll be a legend in your child's mind if you surprise them with a fully-formed, beautiful-looking dinosaur cake. If your kids love dinosaurs, making a 3D dinosaur birthday cake is a great way to surprise them at ...
How to Bake a Two Layer Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide
There's something special about a two-layer cake—tender layers of cake with a sweet filling and beautiful frosting—that's hard to beat. The good news is that you can bake a 2 layer cake even if you're pretty new to b...
How to
Put Sprinkles on the Side of a Cake
Decorating with assorted colored sprinkles is an easy and fun way to display your cake. But if you aren’t careful, sprinkles can quickly make a mess of your kitchen. Before you begin decorating, it is important to prep...
15 Easy Ways to Fix an Eggy Cake
You’ve just made the perfect cake except for one small problem: it tastes a little eggy. No one wants to realize that the cake they made from scratch doesn't taste good, especially if you planned on sharing it with fri...
How to
Decorate a Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake is a simple dessert that can be eaten on its own or with toppings and frosting added to it. If you’ve made a chocolate cake, you might be wondering what the best way to decorate it is. All you have to do...
How to
Make Jelly Beans
Homemade jelly beans can be an adventurous and rewarding culinary project for anyone with a sweet tooth. The process is definitely time-consuming, and the resulting jelly beans won't be as shiny as their commercial count...
