I attended pastry school in France. These are the 7 most common mistakes I see home bakers make — and how to fix them.

After attending pastry school, I've noticed several mistakes that at-home bakers frequently make. Allison Chen After attending pastry school in France, I've learned the secrets to creating the perfect desserts. I often see home bakers make the same mistakes, like using expired leaveners or crowding the oven. Other common mistakes include overmixing the batter and opening the oven too frequently. I'm a full-time baker who has attended pastry school in France, completed a baking course in…