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The chemistry of baking with Josh Smalley | The Royal Society
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Great British Bake Off finalist, Dr Josh Smalley explores the hidden science of baking 🍰
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Cooking is art, baking is a science, or so the saying goes. In other words, achieving the perfect cakes, cookies, breads and buns relies on precise measurements of various ingredients and the application of thermal energy to alter their molecular structures. Sounds a lot like chemistry, right?
Uploaded 01-07-26
In this talk, baker, chemist, 2023 finalist of The Great British Bake Off and co-author of The Science of Baking (2026), Dr Josh Smalley explains the science behind our favourite baked treats. Using incredible electron microscope images, Josh will take us up close to the hidden world of what is going on in our kitchens, showcasing the fascinating chemistry at work every time we bake.
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