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We want your best baking success every time you open one of our mixes! While baking can feel simple, a few small details make all the difference between good and amazing results. Here are the tried-and-true baking tips we use in our own test kitchen to help you bake with confidence.
Test Kitchen Standards for Bake Mixes
All of our recipes are tested using standard metal baking pans and molds, not stoneware, glass, or silicone.
Why? Because different materials conduct heat differently, which can change your bake times and results. For the most reliable outcome, stick with metal when following our directions.
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Brownies: 8x8” metal pan
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Muffins: 12-cup metal muffin tin
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Cookies: metal sheet pan lined with parchment
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Banana bread: buttered metal loaf pan
👉 Stick to the recommended pan sizes. Using a larger or smaller pan than listed will change the thickness of your batter, which can throw off baking times and final texture.
Key Baking Tips for Success
1. Measure Melted Butter the Right Way
If the recipe calls for ½ cup melted butter — melt it first, then measure. Measuring cold butter and then melting will throw off the balance.
2. Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature
Butter, milk, and eggs mix best at room temperature. Cold ingredients can cause clumping, uneven texture, or poor rise.
3. Know Your Oven
No two ovens heat exactly the same. Always start checking doneness at the lower end of the suggested bake time. Use the toothpick test — if it comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs for brownies), you’re good.
4. Don’t Skip the Cool-Down
It’s tempting to dig in right away, but cooling makes a big difference. Muffins set properly, and brownies get that chewy edge + fudgy center balance everyone loves.
5. Grease or Line Your Pans
Even if your pans say “non-stick,” a quick swipe of butter or oil, or using parchment paper, will save your bake from sticking.
6. Don’t Overmix the Batter
When combining wet and dry ingredients, stir just until incorporated. Overmixing = tougher texture and less rise.
7. Preheat Every Time
Make sure your oven is fully preheated before sliding your mix in. Putting batter into a cold oven means uneven baking.
8. Storage Matters
Once cooled, store in an airtight container. Muffins keep best at room temp for 2–3 days, brownies for up to 4. For longer freshness, freeze individually wrapped portions.
Final Word on Baking with Our Mixes
Baking should be fun, simple, and satisfying. With these basics, you’ll get consistent, delicious results every time you bake with us. Now grab your pan, preheat that oven, and let’s create something delicious together!
