7-day guide to making your own sourdough starter
What is a sourdough starter? A sourdough starter is a living, fermented culture of flour and water that serves as a natural leavening (or rising) agent for baking. A starter…
Tools that take our MK team’s baking to the next level
The MK team’s favourite baking tools aren’t just handy – they’re game-changers. These kitchen MVPs will do all the heavy lifting for you! Liezl Vermeulen, Editor-In-Chief A food processor is…
How eggs bring out the best in our bakes
Eggs are the unsung heroes of so many of our favourite sweet treats. MK deputy food editor Sjaan van der Ploeg lifts the veil on the hard work eggs are…
Cooking with beer? Follow these tips
Three ingredients. Many tips and tricks. Discover how to cook delicious food with efficiency using the robust flavour boost of beer, the richness of butter and the hot punch of…
3 Baking mistakes you may be making (and how to fix them)
Ever wonder why your cakes don’t rise or your cookies flop. Learn how to fix these common baking blunders in no time. Mistake #1: Not greasing your pans properly Do…
The unsung heroes of baking
Explore the decadent world of custards and creams, where rich flavours and smooth textures elevate baked goods to luxury level. So you’ve perfected your baked goods, from golden éclairs to…
Key baking hacks you need to know
Our extensive baking cheat sheets will swiftly put you on the sweet and buttery road to becoming a successful baker. Words by: Gail Damon Photographs: Fresh Living Magazine, Shutterstock
Our fail-proof conversion chart
Cut out and keep this on the fridge to make measuring and weighing ingredients as easy as pie. Flour Bread & cake 1 cup = 150g ½ cup = 75g…
Tips for better baking
Being a good baker is all about having a trustworthy recipe, but most of all about being precise. Always use a scale. Weighing out ingredients, rather than using cup…
4 must-haves for baking beginners
It’s World Baking Day on 17 May! Want to try your hand at baking but don’t know how to stock your kitchen? Besides a baking tin, what else is really…
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