Tips for Better Baking #49 – Sifting Ingredients When it comes to sifting ingredients, I have a few tips that help get the best results: Invest in a fine-mesh strainer. It is the best tool for sifting but can be used for many other kitchen tasks as well. As a general rule, I sift ingredients
Tips for Better Baking: Always Sift Cocoa Powder (#38)
Cocoa powder is notoriously clumpy. If you add it straight to a recipe, it can be nearly impossible to break up the clumps and you’ll end up with dry spots in your finished product. In order to avoid this frustration, I always sift cocoa powder (at least once, sometimes twice!) before using it in a