Baking Basics: Substitutes, Rising Agents & Fixing Cakes

Mastering baking basics involves understanding rising agents and finding the right substitutes for butter or milk. Learn how to fix a crumbly cake, avoid soggy pizza dough, and ensure your baked goods rise perfectly every time.

How to Bake Bread Without a Bread Pan

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Kristie Collado

Freshly baked bread without a loaf pan? No problem. Bread dough can easily be formed into a variety of shapes, including rolls, wreaths and braids, and baked on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Braiding pieces of bread dough is an easy way to produce a loaflike shape with a special twist.