Unlock Your Baking Potential!
We’ve created a collection of essential baking tips designed to inspire and enhance your kitchen adventures.
To achieve a richer glaze for pastries or scones, add a pinch of salt to the beaten egg.
To convert plain flour to self-raising flour, add 2 teaspoons of baking powder to 450g/1lb of flour and sift.
If you don’t have buttermilk or sour milk for brown bread, use a 100g carton of natural yogurt mixed into 600ml/1 pint of milk.
You’ll get more juice from oranges and lemons if they’re warmed before squeezing.
Always use Odlums Strong Flour for yeast baking; it contains more gluten to support the yeast!
Always add a pinch of salt to egg whites when stiffly beating – this gives greater volume and reduces beating time.
Place a few sugar cubes in your biscuit tin to keep biscuits crisp and fresh for longer.
Avoid thin disposable aluminium pans; instead, invest in non-stick metal tins which are more effective.
Pastry freezes very well. Allow it to thaw for 1–2 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge, before use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions and tips from the Odlums Bake Club community:
Store your flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh for longer. For wholemeal flours, refrigeration is ideal to prevent oils from going rancid.
This can happen if the oven door is opened too early or if the cake batter is over-mixed, causing too much air to be incorporated. Make sure to follow the recipe’s baking time and resist the urge to peek too soon!
To prevent cookies from spreading, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Also, using a silicone baking mat or parchment paper can help them hold their shape better.
Different flours (e.g., self-raising, plain, wholemeal) have different properties, so swapping them can alter texture and flavour. If you must substitute, look up conversion tips or start with small batches to test the results.
Yes, a select range of Odlums products is available in Northern Ireland at retailers such as Dunnes, Spar, Tesco, and Nisa Local. You may also find some Odlums products in Irish specialty stores or through online retailers like www.youririshshop.com or www.okaneirishfoods.co.uk.
Odlums products are primarily available in Ireland, and we do not sell directly. However, you may also find some Odlums products at Irish specialty stores or online. In the UK, try www.youririshshop.com or www.okaneirishfoods.co.uk. In the USA, check www.foodireland.com.
