It doesn't matter if you’re a novice or an experienced baker – everyone gets it wrong from time to time. Whether we’re talking cakes with burnt edges or sunken middles, tough scones, runny cookies or bread that just doesn’t rise, the good news is that these are all easily fixable problems. Read on as we reveal how to stop making these common baking mistakes – and how to get it right, every time.

Looking to level up your baking skills? Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the baking mistakes people make every day, counting down to the most common of them all.