Be prepared for the fact that you may need more or less flour than indicated in the recipe. Focus not on the precise amount of flour, but rather on achieving the desired consistency of the dough.

Keep in mind that everyone’s ovens are different, so the temperature and cooking time may vary from what’s stated in the recipe.

Sifting the flour is crucial to aerate it and ensure that your baked goods turn out light and rise properly during baking.

For melting butter, you have two options:

Microwave Method: Cut the butter into small pieces and place them in a microwave-safe container. To prevent splattering, cover the container with a paper towel. Melt the butter at the lowest power setting or use the defrost mode. Start with short intervals, such as five seconds, and check if the butter has melted. If not, repeat the process in 5-second increments until you achieve the desired result.

Water Bath Method: You’ll need two containers of different sizes. Pour water into the larger container and place it on the stove to heat. Position the smaller container on top so that it’s partially immersed in the water. Add the sliced butter to the smaller container. As the water heats and boils, it will gently melt the butter. Stir the butter occasionally to expedite the melting process. Once all the butter pieces have completely dissolved, remove the container from the stove.