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Bakingāeven stress-bakingāis a whole lot easier with our guide to baking ingredients, techniques, baked goods storage, and more. Find substitutes for ingredients you don't have on hand, learn the difference between common ingredients such as baking soda and baking powder, and learn how to store the sweet finished product so it lasts as long as possible.
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