Baking Techniques - AppletonPC

Illustration of potatoes being pre-boiled in salt water to open the surface for crisp roast potatoes

Food & Cooking

November 22, 2025

The salt-water soak that crisps roast potatoes: how pre-boiling opens the surface for crunch

Discover how a salt-water soak and pre-boil create ultra-crisp roast potatoes with fluffy centres: science, ideal salt ratios, timings, and pro tips.

Illustration of the frozen-butter method in pastry, with solid frozen butter grated into flour and laminated to create flaky layers during baking

Food & Cooking

November 22, 2025

The frozen-butter method that elevates pastry: how solid fat creates flaky layers during baking

Discover how the frozen-butter method transforms pastry: why solid fat and steam create flaky layers, step-by-step tips, ideal temps, and troubleshooting.