Would you like some great cooking science hacks? Of course you would! Cooking is a science, baking even more so. Chemical reactions timed with the proper amount of heat or cold can turn something as simple as flour, water, and yeast into mouthwatering bread that engages all the senses. While the best way to learn or become better at cooking is experience, a tip or two from experts as well as understanding the science behind them is always helpful. So go, be brave, cook that thing you never thought you could, and if you mess it up, take notes on what went wrong and go at it again. To help you out, here are 25 Cool Science Hacks To Make Your Cooking Easier.
25 Cool Science Hacks To Make Your Cooking Easier | List25
Melt your butter, instead of creaming, for chewier cookies.
Cook with Pink Salt
Chill Onions Before Chopping To Prevent Tears
Add Salt To Bitter Coffee To Reduce It's Bitterness
Add Baking Soda To Tomato Sauce To Reduce The Acidity
Cook Your Shellfish Alive
Add Acid To Cheese Sauces And Soups
Create Steam In Your Oven For Crusty Bread
Fry Your Spices
The Maillard Reaction (or why we sear our food)
Cook Your Food To Increase Nutrition
Brine Your Meat
Keep Your Cake Tender
Weigh Your Ingredients
Keep Avocados And Apples From Turning Brown
Use Tin Foil Or A Pie Shield To Keep Your Crust From Burning
Use Buttermilk In Place Of Regular Milk For Tender, Fluffy Cakes
Season Cold Dishes More Aggressively
Freeze Cakes Before Frosting
Use Frozen Butter For omelets
Use Cake Flour For Cakes
Don't Overcrowd Your Skillet
Add Lemon To Just About Anything
Dry Your Tofu
Store Salad Greens In A Sealable Container With A Paper Towel
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