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🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Helen Goh: Why Baking Makes You Happy

Helen Goh, a psychologist and renowned recipe developer, explores the therapeutic benefits of baking in her new book, "Baking & the Meaning of Life."

Feb 26 • 14:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why does a bee sting cause irritation? CBSE Class 10 question raises tension

A recent CBSE Class 10 science exam raised eyebrows with a question about the effects of a bee sting and how baking soda can alleviate pain and irritation.

Feb 26 • 09:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Intense sugar turmoil hits Finland – Celebrity baker gives a strong assessment of the future

A celebrity baker warns that ceasing the production of Finnish powdered or granulated sugar would significantly impact the baking industry in Finland.

Feb 26 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Baker Swapped Helsinki High-rises for Borderland

A baker returned to her rural hometown of Mehikoorma in Estonia after living in Finland for 20 years, opening a café despite expecting a restful year.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Something amazing happens when baking rye bread - Researchers puzzled

Finnish researchers have discovered unique compounds in rye bread that contribute to its health benefits, which are not present in other grains.

Feb 25 • 09:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac offers more than 30 vacancies for free baker and pastry chef courses in São Luiz

Senac is accepting applications for 36 free baker and pastry chef course vacancies in São Luiz, Roraima.

Feb 24 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

My baker nan taught me how to make Victoria sponge cake years ago—it's the tastiest cake ever

A personal reflection on the simplicity and cherished tradition of making Victoria sponge cake, passed down through generations.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

All-purpose buttery cookie dough

This article presents a versatile cookie dough recipe that encourages customization with various flavors and ingredients.

Feb 24 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations open for free basic baking course in Salgueiro

The city of Salgueiro, Brazil, is offering a free basic baking course with 25 spots available, in partnership with SENAI, from February 25 to March 5.

Feb 23 • 18:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Has the detergent run out? Your clothes will shine without soap this way

The article discusses ways to wash clothes without detergent, utilizing natural alternatives and home remedies.

Feb 23 • 01:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I made banana bread using 2 simple methods – but there was 1 clear winner

The article compares two methods of making banana bread—using an air fryer versus an oven—to determine which produces better results.

Feb 23 • 01:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Marble Bundt Cake with Coffee

This article provides a simple yet delicious recipe for a marble Bundt cake infused with coffee flavor.

Feb 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Buns in Less Than 30 Minutes – You Can't Resist

This article presents a quick recipe for making buns in under 30 minutes using baking powder instead of yeast.

Feb 22 • 06:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SENAI-MA opens positions for training in the bakery sector in São Luís

SENAI-MA is offering a bakery training course in São Luís, with classes starting February 25th.

Feb 21 • 20:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Banana Cake with Raspberries and White Chocolate

A recipe for a delicious banana cake featuring raspberries and white chocolate, perfect for using overripe bananas.

Feb 21 • 12:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Recalls of baking bowls – emits carcinogenic substance

Baking bowls from the brand bAYk are being recalled in Norway due to safety concerns regarding formaldehyde emission.

Feb 20 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prue Leith's true thoughts on GBBO replacement Nigella Lawson after 'sudden' realization

Prue Leith shares her reflections on her departure from The Great British Bake Off and the appointment of Nigella Lawson as her successor.

Feb 20 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Would you ever make your own lagana?

The article discusses the significance of 'lagana', a traditional Greek flatbread made specifically for Clean Monday, marking the beginning of Lent.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

I am a pastry chef with an opinion. I only react to those for whom it still makes sense, says Josef Maršálek in Studio N

Josef Maršálek, a pastry chef and judge on the Czech baking competition 'Peče celá země', shares insights on managing stress among contestants and his thoughts on judging.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Recipe: how to make the viral Japanese cheesecake with just two ingredients

This article discusses the viral trend of making a simple and economical Japanese cheesecake that requires no baking.

Feb 19 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a baker — I added 1 divisive ingredient to cookies and it changed them forever

A UK baker shares their experience experimenting with a cookie recipe that includes the divisive ingredient Marmite.

Feb 19 • 11:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With a Personalized Touch: He Became a Reference for Artisan Bakery in Buenos Aires

Gabriel Kogan has established himself as a key figure in Buenos Aires' artisan bakery scene, emphasizing the importance of patience and quality ingredients in bread-making.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Great Semla Quiz

Aftonbladet introduces a fun quiz to test knowledge about the traditional Swedish bun, semla, as its seasonal popularity ramps up.

Feb 17 • 11:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here 18,000 semlor are baked - SVT was there during the big semla night

A bakery in Värnamo has been working tirelessly to bake 18,000 semlor in preparation for the important sales day leading up to Lent.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

People are crazy about buns and very open to new ideas

There has been a significant increase in the popularity of buns in Iceland, particularly unique lemon cream-filled ones, as observed by the local bakery Brauð & Co.

Feb 16 • 12:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vytaras Radzevičius has taken on a new experience: "It’s never too late to learn"

Vytaras Radzevičius embraces learning new skills, specifically focusing on the art of baking šakotis, and shares his challenges and experiences in the process.

Feb 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Asha Rani moved from India to Jyväskylä, and even though she didn’t know Finnish, she got her dream job

Asha Rani, who moved from India to Jyväskylä, Finland, managed to find her dream job as a baker despite not speaking Finnish.

Feb 15 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Anyone who uses an air fryer needs to do 1 important thing

The article emphasizes the importance of correctly using baking parchment or foil in air fryers to prevent fire hazards.

Feb 15 • 05:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I cooked salmon 3 different ways – the juiciest was not the pan-frying method

A cooking experiment comparing three methods of preparing salmon showed that air frying yielded the juiciest results, surpassing pan-frying and baking.

Feb 15 • 02:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Don’t feel like baking Shrove buns? Ville tried easy social media tips

In a light-hearted article, Ville Riste shares easy tips for making traditional Finnish Shrove buns quickly, catering to those who may not enjoy baking.

Feb 14 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Baker given 'unrealistic' AI picture of cake, but the results are 'even better'

A baker expresses her concerns about clients using AI-generated images as a standard for cake orders, citing unrealistic expectations.

Feb 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Pancakes will be fluffy and delicious on Shrove Tuesday if key ingredient is added

Pancake enthusiasts can prepare for Shrove Tuesday on February 17 by incorporating a specific ingredient into their batter to achieve fluffy pancakes, as recommended by popular baking influencer Natalya Syanova.

Feb 14 • 06:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I add 1 ingredient to my baked cheesecakes like Mary Berry for a perfect texture

A personal baker shares a secret ingredient from Mary Berry's New York cheesecake recipe that enhances the texture of baked cheesecakes.

Feb 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I ditched Mary Berry’s shortbread for tastier 3-ingredient recipe that melts in the mouth

A comparison of Mary Berry's shortbread with a new 3-ingredient recipe demonstrates a simpler, more flavorful option for homemade biscuits.

Feb 14 • 04:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Nigella Lawson makes even Paul Hollywood blush with 'naughty' focaccia talk

Nigella Lawson, the new judge on The Great British Bake Off, shares her excitement and concerns about judging alongside Paul Hollywood in her first interview.

Feb 13 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Särekanno: Baking in Muffin Tins Helps Prevent Sinking of Cream Buns

Food blogger Paula Särekanno shared tips on baking cream buns in muffin tins to maintain their shape during baking.

Feb 13 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

It's Worth Reading the Text on the Baking Paper Roll – Few Even Know This

Consumers are often unaware that different baking papers have varying heat resistance indicated on their packaging, which can significantly affect cooking outcomes.

Feb 13 • 08:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Curdled milk is not waste! Here’s how to use it beyond making paneer

The article discusses various creative ways to use curdled milk in cooking instead of discarding it, emphasizing its potential in baking and other recipes.

Feb 13 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop frying bacon when there's an 'effortless' way for 'wonderfully crispy' rashers every time

A food expert reveals the effortless method of oven-baking bacon for perfectly crispy rashers, eliminating the mess of frying pans.

Feb 12 • 13:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Do as we do - let yourself be tempted by these fastelavns buns!

Oslo is finally catching up to Stockholm and Copenhagen in the fastelavn celebration, showcasing a variety of innovative fastelavns buns this year.

Feb 12 • 08:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The baking cottage in Hertsön attracts both young and old

The baking cottage in Hertsön, Sweden, has seen a surge in interest for traditional baking courses among both older and younger generations.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Espresso and walnut loaf cake with brown butter icing

This article provides a recipe for an espresso and walnut loaf cake topped with brown butter icing, highlighting essential ingredients and steps.

Feb 10 • 15:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Cocoa powder or chocolate: what to choose in different recipes

The article discusses the differences between cocoa powder and chocolate, providing guidance on when to use each in recipes.

Feb 9 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Buns melting in your mouth without any kneading: fluffy, soft – you won't find these anywhere else

This article discusses a recipe for soft and fluffy buns that require no kneading, perfect for the winter season as a source of warmth and comfort.

Feb 8 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Recipe for yellow fruit pie has crunchy crust and creamy filling; learn

A pastry chef from Londrina teaches how to make a pie filled with yellow fruits, featuring a crunchy crust and a creamy white chocolate filling topped with a fresh fruit jelly.

Feb 8 • 11:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

20-minute bread rolls without kneading, cost per piece under 15 cents – this recipe must be tried

This article presents three quick and easy bread roll recipes that can be made in just 15 minutes without the need for kneading or rising dough.

Feb 8 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Recipe Our Field: learn to make a delicious cappuccino cake

The article provides a detailed recipe for making a delicious cappuccino cake, including a list of ingredients and preparation steps.

Feb 8 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

My 6-ingredient focaccia bread recipe bakes in just 20 minutes

This article presents a simple, quick recipe for focaccia bread that can be made at home in just 20 minutes with six ingredients.

Feb 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Easy malt loaf recipe is 'sticky and sweet' with mum's secret ingredient added

A recipe developer shares a nostalgic malt loaf recipe from the 1980s, incorporating an unexpected ingredient to enhance the traditional bake.

Feb 8 • 01:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Chocolate Babka with Hazelnuts

This article provides a recipe for making a chocolate babka filled with chocolate, hazelnuts, and cinnamon, ideal for cooler days.

Feb 7 • 12:00 UTC

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