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Sugar

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Sweetens; creates tenderness and color through caramelization; can help in leavening.

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Vegetable Oil

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Adds moisture; creates a tender texture in cakes; can substitute for solid fats.

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Eggs

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Acts as a binder; provides structure and moisture; adds richness and flavor.

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Cocoa Powder

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Provides chocolate flavor; can contribute to dry structure; contains some fat.

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Vinegar

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Acidic agent; can enhance leavening with baking soda; adds sharpness to flavor.

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Baking Soda

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Leavening agent; reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, which raises the dough.

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Milk

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Adds moisture; contributes to flavor and browning due to lactose; helps with structure due to proteins.

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Yeast

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Leavening agent; a living organism that ferments sugar, producing carbon dioxide gas and alcohol.

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Water

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Hydrates dry ingredients; activates yeast; provides steam for leavening.

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Baking Powder

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Leavening agent; contains both an acid and a base, which react to form carbon dioxide when moistened.

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Baking Chocolate

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Adds chocolate flavor and solid fat; contains cocoa solids and cocoa butter.

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Vanilla Extract

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Flavoring agent; adds sweetness and aroma derived from vanilla beans.

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Cornstarch

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Thickening agent; produces a fine, gel-like consistency when heated with liquids.

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Cream of Tartar

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Stabilizes beaten egg whites; prevents sugar crystallization; acid component of baking powder.

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Buttermilk

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Adds acidity; tenderizes gluten; imparts a tangy flavor; reacts with baking soda for leavening.

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Butter

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Adds fat and flavor; aids in leavening; creates flaky layers in pastries.

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Flour

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Provides structure; rich in gluten, which gives baked goods their texture.

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Salt

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Enhances flavor; controls yeast fermentation in bread dough; strengthens gluten structure.

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Almond Extract

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Flavoring agent; imparts a sweet, nutty flavor characteristic of almonds.

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Molasses

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Sweetener; adds rich color and strong flavor; contributes to chewiness and moisture.

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Shortening

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Fat that is solid at room temperature; used to create tender and flaky pastries.

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Sour Cream

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Adds moisture and fat; provides tangy flavor; activates baking soda with its acidity.

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Honey

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Natural sweetener; contributes to browning due to sugars; adds moisture and flavor.

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Cream Cheese

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Adds creaminess and tangy flavor; used for icings, cheesecakes, and as a fat in baking.

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Rolled Oats

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Adds chewy texture; improves moisture retention; slightly nutty flavor.

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