
Baking is science meets art, and this skill nails both. NEO monitors oven temperature in real-time, times proofing to perfection, and walks you through techniques from flaky croissants to mirror-glaze cakes. It adjusts recipes for altitude, humidity, and dietary restrictions — gluten-free sourdough that actually tastes good? Done.
I live at 7,000 feet and every cake I've ever baked has fallen flat — literally. The altitude adjustment on this skill is a game changer. My chocolate layer cake came out perfect on the first try. I almost cried.
The sourdough module alone is worth it. NEO tracked my starter's feeding schedule and told me exactly when it was ready to bake. My loaves have that perfect ear and open crumb I've been chasing for months.
Made croissants from scratch for the first time and they actually had visible layers. The lamination walkthrough was incredibly detailed. Took about 8 hours total with all the chilling, but NEO kept me on schedule perfectly.