Stirring Through the Pandemic—Now and Forever!
Shout‑out to all the culinary warriors who’ve kept the ovens blazing during lockdowns and keep whipping up cookies, cupcakes, and bread—you’re the real heroes of the dough world.
Countdown to World Baking Day (May 17, 2022)
Before you hit “Bake” on your timer, we’ve hand‑picked a handful of apps that’ll turn your kitchen chaos into a sweet, smooth operation—whether you’re the seasoned pro or still searching for the mixing bowl in the middle of the pantry.
- BakeMate – Tracks your baking schedules and sends you gentle reminders. No more burnt goods!
- Ingredient Genie – Scans your fridge and suggests recipes based on what you have. You ever wondered why you have that lonely bag of flour?
- Easy Mix – Guided video tutorials that keep your hands off the stove and your eyes on the screen.
- Crumb‑Track – Keeps an inventory of your pantry staples, so you never run out of the last sprig of rosemary.
- Bake Buddy – Connects you with local baking clubs and virtual meet‑ups. Share tips, swap recipes, and brag about your latest chocolate chip triumph.
Tip of the Day
Remember: butter at room temperature means a lighter, fluffier crumb. If it feels like a slab of ice, give it a minute to soften.
So grab your apron, feel the heat, and let those apps help you whip up a masterpiece. Happy baking, and may your dough rise like the spirits of unity!
Kitchen Dial
iOS
Kitchen Dial: The Quick‑Convert Kitchen Sidekick
Who doesn’t love a good kitchen hack? Kitchen Dial is just that— a nifty little app that lets you swap cups for teaspoons (and back again) faster than a whisk can whisk.
Price‑Tag and Extras
For only $4.48, you can silence the ads and unlock extra goodies, like converting ingredient weights so you’re less guessing and more scientific.
Cool Features
- No ads once you pay—so your batter doesn’t get interrupted.
- Ingredient weight calculator—when “a pinch of salt” feels like a mystery.
- Voice control—hands full of cookie dough? No worries. Just talk and the app does the math.
Free Alternatives
Not ready to spend a little? Try Cupify for iOS or Cupful for Android. Both give you a rough conversion toolkit, though they might still throw you a few ads.
Voice Control – A Glove‑Friendly Option
It takes a bit of practice, but once you’re on it, you can run the whole app with no screen touch. Ideal when you’re juggling a ladle or your hands are practically covered in dough.
Kneady
iOS and Android
Meet Your New Baking Buddy
Think of this app as the ultimate pastry coach, especially if you’re looking to knead your way into the world of bread‑making. It’s packed with recipes from professional chefs turned into home‑friendly instructions.
What It Gives You
- Step‑by‑step timers for every part of the process – rise, knead and bake.
- Ingredient measurements in grams instead of cups, because a recipe is a recipe, not a cocktail.
- A Baking Mode that strips away all distractions, turning each recipe into a clean, clear guide.
Why It’s A Lifesaver
If you’re a newbie, the app’s laid‑back layout keeps you from getting lost in the middle of a dough cycle. Each step pops up when it’s time, so you can focus on the dough and not the scrolling.
Bottom Line
It turns the intimidating science of bread‑making into a practical, pocket‑friendly lesson. Give it a try and see how that first loaf ends up tasting like a story worth reading.
Tasty
iOS and Android
Turn Your Kitchen into a Culinary Playground with Tasty
Why Tasty’s App Feels Like a Sweet‑Spot
- Hands‑On Instructions – No more guessing game, it’s step‑by‑step with clear visuals.
- Community Hints – Readers swap their own tricks, from lettuce substitutes to sugar hacks.
- No Pop‑Up Hassles – A smooth, ad‑free experience that lets you focus on the batter.
Metric Friendly for the Global Foodies
Leaving the “American unit” zone? Tasty has your back with measurements in grams, milliliters, and more.
Use the “What’s in Your Kitchen” Feature
Simply open the search bar and type in the ingredients you have right now. The app instantly suggests recipes that turn those pantry staples into delightful treats.
Feel the Fun!
It’s like having a friendly foodie genie on your phone, waiting to turn leftovers into legendary desserts. Happy baking!
Recipe Keeper
iOS and Android
Ever Wondered How to Assemble a Personal Cookbook Without the Hassle?
Picture this: you’re scrolling through a sea of recipe screenshots, Pinterest pins, or the sneaky photos you’ve taken of that grandma‑pie recipe on your phone. Instead of hunting down a printout for every single dish, there’s an app that lets you copy‑and‑paste the recipes right into your own digital library. Then, you can sort them however you like – by dessert, by season, or even by the degree of sugar chaos.
What the App Does, But Quicker
- Instant Upload: Just copy a recipe from a website or paste the text from an email. No extra steps.
- Custom Categorization: Put cakes, cookies, and even that obscure curry under whatever labels feel right to you.
- Create Your Own Cookbook: Once you’ve gorged your collection, hit “Create”, and boom – a printable cookbook appears with a cover page and a layout that screams you.
The “Cool Feature” (It’s Almost Like Magic)
Worried that the recipes you swear by are stuck on paper? No sweat! Drop a picture of a cookbook page, a magazine spread, or a handwritten note into the app, and it’ll convert the text on that image into editable words faster than you can say “recipe copying.”
So go ahead, ditch the endless tabs and ctrl‑c, ctrl‑v trials. Your next cookbook is just a few taps away, and your kitchen is ready for the sweet, sweet chaos only a chef with an organized mind can handle.
Rise – Bread Baking
iOS
It’s one thing to learn baking, but it’s another thing to figure out how to make the perfect sourdough bread!
The Rise app has easy-to-follow recipes and articles for beginners, and tools like baker’s percentages, hydration, and scaling for experts to create the perfect sourdough – if you understand the jargon, then this is the app for you.
Cool feature: Get reminder notifications to feed your starter, calculate ideal rise times and your desired dough temperature.
Baker Behind The Bakes
Get Your Sweet Fix: Inside Singapore’s Baked‑Back Secrets
Need an extra shot of motivation? Tap that photo and dive into our Baker Behind The Bakes journey. We’re chatting with the most kick‑ass pâtissiers in the Little Red Dot, uncovering how they craft masterpieces from whisk to dough, and why they’re the real whisk‑takers of the culinary world.
Why These Bakers Are a Cut Above
- Dreamy Dough: They turn simple flour into liquid gold, making every loaf feel like a hug.
- Flavor Lab: From vanilla to coconut, they experiment like mad scientists—if the lab had icing.
- Trendsetters: Their creations push Singapore’s pastry scene to new heights—picture topping up the skyline, literally.
Inside the Sweet Talk
Our chats reveal their biggest inspirations: the artisan ethos of the island, the local family spirit that thrives in every family‑run bakery, and the adventurous spirit that turns “just another cake” into a story worth telling.
Quick Takeaway
If you crave a bakery that feels like a personal hug, hit that photo and let the sweet whispers of Singapore’s bakers guide you. They’re not just baking—they’re crafting culture, one crumb at a time.
(Sorry, we couldn’t help but sprinkle some extra doughy humor—so keep the crust on, and celebrate every bite!)
