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Bakers, did you know this?

house_cat — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:33:00 GMT

I've never had any luck with the toothpick method of testing bakes for readiness. I was watching "Joy of Baking" recently and Stephanie used a digital probe thermometer, the kind most of us use for meats.

I recently baked banana bread in an unusual shaped pan, so I wasn't sure of the timing. When the thermometer read 205° the bread was perfect.

Is this a secret eveyone knew about except for me?

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Big Joanie — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:38:55 GMT

Thanks .. think I might try this .. I have some perfectly rotten bananas

I am waiting to use for banana bread .. and hubby hates it over done ..

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kate2357 — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:50:27 GMT

@house_cat

No, I never knew this. I wonder if there is a temp graph available for baked items like there is for meat? I need to go Google.

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Knit-Chick — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:04:21 GMT

@house_cat thanks for sharing! I never knew this. I've had times where a toothpick looked clean, but whatever I was baking was still not all the way done.

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house_cat — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:06:18 GMT

@kate2357

Yes, there are many graphs available online.

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MG Chris — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:07:50 GMT

Yes, I saw a Tiktok about this. They said if the toothpick comes out clean, your item is over baked and to always use a thermometer.

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Effie54 — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:11:43 GMT

That's good to know. I love baking, and I agree with the last poster....if the toothpick comes out clean, it can sometimes be over baked. Not sure what temperature coincides with which big dessert, I'll have to check into that further.

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Harpa — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:12:32 GMT

Well, I know it now! Thanks, @house_cat !

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Boomernichols — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:22:45 GMT

@house_cat No, I am an old dog and you just taught me a "new trick." THANKS!

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kate2357 — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:45:34 GMT

I found an interesting blog site that has info....thank you @house_cat for info. Never even thought about temps for baked goods.

Since we can't post links ...the Blog is called thermoworks

.com

/bread/baked-good-doneness-temps

My meat thermometer for meat has helped me become a much better cook. I am going to try this next time I bake desserts or bread.

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ECBG — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:57:02 GMT

Sounds like a great idea. I'd prefer a thermometer with a readout on the outside of the door so the heat wouldn't be lost opening the door.

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millieshops — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:46:48 GMT

Toothpicks were likely the only alternative alternative years when kitchens were not filled with the devices we have available today.