Appendix: Troubleshooting

Every baker, from the professional to those at home, wants to make the best impression with their recipes and formulas. The “perfect bake” is almost as elusive to a baker as a no-hitter is to a baseball pitcher in baseball: It is possible ... when everything comes together perfectly under just the right conditions. It can happen, and when it does, there is nothing more satisfying!

However, in the real world of baking, we struggle to balance a multitude of variables, from temperatures to times to techniques. The following information will help you identify some common mistakes and teach you the changes necessary to ensure success.