United We Bake
I’m Dane McGregor, the face, the hands, and the appetite behind Baker Gatherer.
Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, I’ve spent the last decade navigating the intersection of my two biggest passions: high-end design and the nostalgia of Kiwi baking.
In the chemistry of baking, an egg isn't just an ingredient; it’s a measurement. When baking, precision starts before the oven is even on. From NZ Grade 6 standards to the 'Jumbo' impact of a Grade 8, discover why the size of your egg is the secret ...
A recipe is a blueprint, but the tin is the foundation. Changing the size or shape of our baking tin isn't just about whether the batter fits; it’s about how heat travels through the shape, size and material of the pan. When you swap a 20cm round ...
Baking is a dialogue between chemistry and craft. While a recipe provides the words, your technique provides the punctuation. This guide is designed to strip away the guesswork and establish the fundamental habits that turn a good baker into a master ...
