…and adjust the temperature, timing and shelf positioning accordingly.

Use standard metric measuring cups and spoons or scales when needed.

It incorporates air and mixes dry ingredients.

Especially if you’re baking cookies, overmixing can increase gluten and result in tough, really dense cookies.

Wait until at least half of the baking time has passed before opening the door.

For more baking related stories, read Know Your Baking Ingredients and 5 Pro Baking Tips To Creating The Perfect Cupcake.

Text: Australian Women’s Weekly / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew