How can I make my almond buns rise evenly?
I make small almond flour buns using silicone molds shaped like half a ball, my problem is that I need them to rise evenly so that I can get a perfect mini-bun shape. What should I do?
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It sounds like your mold may not be sitting totally flat in the oven. Try putting it in the oven on a baking sheet.
One way to minimize doming, is to lower your baking temperature. There is a lot of good information in this answer to a similar question.
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How do you make almond flour cake rise?
1. Use Eggs as The Leavening Agent. Since baking powder contains baking soda, baking powder cannot be used in almond flour baking. Instead, eggs (or applesauce or bananas) can be used as the leavening agent to help baked goods rise and achieve a light and fluffy texture.Does almond flour rise with yeast?
No, almond flour doesn't rise with yeast because of its low carbohydrate count. In this recipe, the almond flour gets its quick bread rise from the baking soda and eggs, but without that eggy taste.Why does almond flour not rise?
So, if you've ever made an almond flour recipe and had issues with the final product holding together, leaching out the oils or butter, or not rising properly and holding its shape, a likely culprit is that you are using the coarser almond meal, instead of almond flour.Do you need xanthan gum with almond flour?
Almond flour does not need xanthan gum to help it hold together, so people that are sensitive to this product may find adding some almond flour to their baked goods may work as an alternative.How to Fix Dough That Won't Rise
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