I've been starting to bake more cakes and cookies recently, and many recipes say to have some ingredients that are usually stored cold, like milk or eggs, to be added at room temperature. Why is this? Will having cold ingredients affect the outcome of the baked goods much?
Baking – Why do some ingredients in baking recipes need to be at room temperature
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Best Answer
The exact reason depends on the particular ingredient and recipe. Some common ones include: