Common Myth & Reality About Bakery

• The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the Myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. Myth are about everything and everything has a Myth, Even Though we are in 21st Century but Myth is something which has never stopped.
  Baking have also some Myth –

1. Baking is only for desert

Baking Myth: Baking is only for desert

Baking Reality: While baked goods are often associated with dessert, baking can be used to create a wide range of dishes. Breads, pizzas, quiches and pies and just a few examples of savory dishes that can be made with baking techniques. Baking can also be used for healthy dishes, such as homemade granola bars and protein bars.

 

2. Baking is just about following recipe

Baking Myth: Baking is just about following recipes

Baking Reality: While recipes are certainly important in baking, there is much more to it than just following them. Baking involves understanding the chemistry behind different ingredient and how they interact with each other. For example, the amount of leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda can greatly affect the texture and rise of baked goods. Temperature, timing, and technique are also crucial factors in baking. Successful bakers often have a deep understanding of these principles, which allows them to experiment and create their own recipes.

 

3. Baking is easy and anyone can do it

Baking Myth: Baking is easy and anyone can do it

Baking reality: Baking can be challenging and complex skill that requires practice and patience to master. Even experienced bakers sometimes have failures in the kitchen. IT take time and effort to learn the basics of baking and develop a good sense of timing, temperature, and consistency. There are many variables in baking that can affect the outcome, such as humidity, altitude and the quality of ingredients.   

 

 4. Baking is unhealthy

Baking Myth: Baking is unhealthy

Baking Reality: While some baked goods can be high in sugar and fat, not all baked goods are unhealthy. Baking at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients and the amount of sugar and fat used in recipe. For example, using whole-grain flours, natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, and healthy fats like avocado oil can make baked good healthier. Additionally, portion control and moderation are key in enjoying baked goods as part of balanced diet.