Bakers Share Their Top Hacks

Baking is like a science.
That means even simple mistakes can prove disastrous for your baked goods.
Business Insider spoke with professional bakers about their easiest and most effective baking hacks.
Read the recipe backward before starting to bake. It can help ensure that steps are not forgotten along the way.
Use unsalted butter for baked goods.
Salt the bottom of your cookies.
Eggs should be room temperature before they're added to the mix.
Sugar-cookie dough should stay chilled in between batches.