4 Steps to Slaying Your Pastries! (1 min read)

Written by Millionaire’s Digest Team Member: Sybil Mahlangu

Founder & Owner of: Sybilfem

Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor, Food & Drink and Writing Writer

Between pre-heating the oven and ending up with an absolutely delicious dessert, there are a few steps that you need to follow. These will lead you to a mouth watering sweet (or savory) treat.

1. Preparing Cake Tins.

You need to always be sure that baking sheets, cupcake trays, baking tins etc, are prepared correctly before use.

Using a non-stick spray.
Greasing the tins with flour and butter.
Lining the tin with silicone paper or grease proof paper.
Making use of a Teflon baking mat.

2. While Baking

Pre-heating the oven is very important. This starts the baking process immediately – well, after placing the product in the oven.
Place the tray in the middle of the oven.
Avoid opening the oven door, maybe only after it has baked for 3/4 of the time. Opening the oven door could lead the product to sinking – no one wants that.
Be aware of timing, although the timing may vary according to the type of oven.

3. Making Sure The Dish Is Ready

Using a metal skewer or a fork, insert it into the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s ready.
When the cake separates from the tin, or when the product is golden brown and well risen, it also means it’s ready.

4. Finishing Presentation

Make sure that the product has cooled down. There’s nothing worse than piping onto a hot/warm cake and all the icing starts to melt. Yikes!
Make sure you’ve researched different types of decorating such as piping, crystallised fruits, chocolate ganache etc.
Decorating can be quite a task but it’s also really fun to do!

Follow these steps and you’ll sure end up with a treat that will rock your socks off!

Article Credits: Sybil Mahlangu

Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor