Baking In Bulk - Help Please!

Decorating By Darra Updated 29 Jun 2006 , 5:59am by Chef_Stef

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Darra Posted 28 Jun 2006 , 8:44am
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ok... so i finally decided what and how much to make for that dessert order i have on the 22nd... my new problem is, will the texture of my brownies change if i make a large batch instead of in a puny 8x8 square? i mean, i'm guessing that a larger pan = longer baking time which means that SOMETHING will go wrong... or not? i imagine that the sides will be done and the center will still be raw... and by the time it IS completely baked through, the sides will be overbaked and dry. same goes for the lemon bars i'm planning to make.

does anyone have any experience with making huge batches of brownies/lemon bars/whatever bar cookies and how can i make them without the risk of overbaking and drying out? or am i just overreacting again and worrying about nothing? should i just proceed as normal and think nothing of the extended baking time?

i plan to make a test batch for friday, but any tips i can get before i make it will be much appreciated icon_smile.gif

thanks everyone! icon_biggrin.gif

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boonenati Posted 28 Jun 2006 , 9:08am
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Originally Posted by Darra

ok... so i finally decided what and how much to make for that dessert order i have on the 22nd... my new problem is, will the texture of my brownies change if i make a large batch instead of in a puny 8x8 square? i mean, i'm guessing that a larger pan = longer baking time which means that SOMETHING will go wrong... or not? i imagine that the sides will be done and the center will still be raw... and by the time it IS completely baked through, the sides will be overbaked and dry. same goes for the lemon bars i'm planning to make.

does anyone have any experience with making huge batches of brownies/lemon bars/whatever bar cookies and how can i make them without the risk of overbaking and drying out? or am i just overreacting again and worrying about nothing? should i just proceed as normal and think nothing of the extended baking time?

i plan to make a test batch for friday, but any tips i can get before i make it will be much appreciated icon_smile.gif

thanks everyone! icon_biggrin.gif



If you're going to be baking a LOT longer, then for sure the sides will dry out. I would lower the temperature, or bake in smaller batches.

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Darra Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 5:54am
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ooh... that's gonna be tough... i only have one 8x8 icon_razz.gif i have other larger pans but only one 8x8

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Chef_Stef Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 5:59am
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I've done lots of brownies as double batches in 13 x 9's and they're always wonderful.

Buy some 13 x 9's and double the 8 x 8 recipe, and you'll be fine.

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