Can you share some cooking horror stories about baking?

One horror story was when I tried to roast a turkey for the first time. I didn't defrost it properly, so it took forever to cook. By the time the inside was done, the outside was completely charred.

At Christmas, I was making gingerbread cookies. I thought I could be creative and use different colored icings. But I used too much icing and it made the cookies soggy. Also, some of the icing colors ran together and made the cookies look really unappetizing. It was quite embarrassing.

There was a baker who decided to try a new recipe for French macarons. At first, they faced some difficulties with getting the right consistency of the batter. But after several attempts and some research, they managed to make beautiful and tasty macarons. They got the perfect balance of crunchy exterior and soft interior. This success led them to start their own small baking business.

Once, I was baking a cake. I accidentally added salt instead of sugar. When I tasted the batter, it was so salty. I had to start all over again. It was really funny in hindsight.

Sure. There was a story about a baker who managed to create a life - sized replica of a famous building entirely out of gingerbread. It was a masterpiece that took weeks to plan and execute, with every detail carefully crafted using icing and various candies.

One baking horror story is when I was making a cake. I accidentally used salt instead of sugar. The result was a horribly salty mess that no one could eat.

Well, I thought I could be creative and add some extra ingredients to my oatmeal while it was cooking. I added too much salt instead of sugar by mistake. The result was a salty, horrible - tasting oatmeal that made me gag. I had to throw it all out and start over.

Well, Tom wanted to bake his first pie for a potluck. He chose a cherry pie. He had some trouble with the filling, making it a bit too runny. But he learned from that. He also had to deal with a soggy bottom crust, but by adjusting the baking time and temperature, he managed to make a presentable pie. It tasted great and he got a lot of compliments, which made his first pie - baking experience memorable.

One baking soda success story is using it for cleaning. It can remove tough stains from sinks and countertops. Just make a paste with baking soda and water, apply it to the stain, and scrub gently. Another success is in baking. Baking soda acts as a leavening agent, making cakes and muffins rise beautifully. Also, it can be used for deodorizing. Placing an open box in the fridge helps keep it smelling fresh.

There was this one where a cook tried to make a BuzzFeed - inspired pizza. They put the toppings on the dough before baking it instead of after the initial bake. The result was a soggy mess of dough and half - cooked toppings.