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.

Can You Bake on the Bottom Rack of the Oven if You Are Broiling on Top?

Published Oct,26 2011 | By Sara Ipatenco

If you plan to cook a meal that includes several dishes, you may wonder if you can broil and bake in the same oven to help save time. The problem with this method is that when you broil, you heat your oven to a very hot temperature, much higher than you use when you bake.