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Baking Essentials with Shanice Bryan


5 days ago2 min read
Mastering Store-Bought Pastry Dough and Fillings: A Guide for Beginners
Homemade pastry is a labor of love, but sometimes, convenience is key.
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Mar 22 min read
Easy Bacon & Cheese Quiche
Quiche is the ultimate all-in-one dish—flaky crust, creamy custard filling, and endless possibilities for flavor combinations.
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Mar 12 min read
Peach Blueberry Pie Recipe
Whether you're baking for a summer gathering, a cozy family dinner, or just because you love pie, this recipe will give you perfect results
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Feb 261 min read
Homework 4
Due Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 Please be sure to have your supplies and ingredients ready for the baking activity on Friday! Refer...
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Feb 262 min read
The Art of a Flaky Pie Crust
A good pie crust should be tender, buttery, and flake apart beautifully. Achieving this requires the right ingredients, technique, and a lit
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Feb 231 min read
Banana Bread Recipe
There's something undeniably comforting about the smell of freshly baked banana bread in the kitchen.
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Feb 192 min read
The Art of Quick Breads and Muffins: Mastering the Muffin Method
In this lesson, we’ll explore the muffin method, how to mix batter without overworking it, and creative ways to add flavor to your baked goo
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Feb 191 min read
Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Yield:  18 muffins Bake Time:  18 - 22 minutes Blueberry Muffins Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp baking...
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Feb 133 min read
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Guide
Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookies Is there anything more comforting than a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie?...
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Feb 111 min read
Homework 3
Due Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Please be sure to have your supplies and ingredients ready for the baking activity on Thursday!...
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Feb 103 min read
The Basics of Mixing Dough: Mastering Creaming, Folding, and Rolling
Fundamental techniques used in baking: Creaming, Folding, and Rolling
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Feb 73 min read
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
There’s nothing quite like a warm, flaky buttermilk biscuit fresh out of the oven.
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Feb 53 min read
The Role of Fats, Liquids, and Sugars in Baking
Have you ever wondered why some cookies are crispy while others are chewy? Or why one cake is super moist, while another turns out dry?
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Feb 23 min read
Types of Flour and Leavening Agents
This foundational knowledge will help you make adjustments to recipes and troubleshoot common baking issues.
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Jan 303 min read
Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies
Soft Baked Sugar Cookies - A Classic Treat Sugar Cookies There’s something magical about soft-baked sugar cookies.  Their buttery,...
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Jan 282 min read
The Science of Baking: Measuring Ingredients Correctly
Ingredients Baking is an art, but more importantly, it’s a science. Unlike cooking, where you can add a pinch of this or a splash of...
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Jan 271 min read
Homework 1
Due Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Please be sure to have your supplies and ingredients ready for the baking activity on Friday! Refer...
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Jan 262 min read
Course Syllabus
Duration: 12 Weeks Objective: You will learn foundational baking techniques, ingredient knowledge, and classic recipes. This is course is...
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Jan 261 min read
Baking Essentials with Shanice Bryan: Join Our Baking Class at Sweets by Shanice
Welcome students! My name is Shanice Bryan, and I am your professor for Baking Essentials 101. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or...
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