Posts by David Tamarkin

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About David Tamarkin

David Tamarkin is the Editorial Director of King Arthur Baking Company. 

A wheat field shown on a sunny day under a blue sky.

Introducing King Arthur’s guide to sustainable baking

It's a hub for all the planet-positive steps bakers can take.

Apr 11, 2022
A golden toasted sandwich stuffed with chocolate and jam.

How to make grilled chocolate, the sweet sister to grilled cheese

It’s comprised of pantry staples. So why does this sandwich seem so subversive?

Mar 25, 2022
Cola de Mono Alfajores

These espresso-spiked alfajores are a new cookie classic

Introducing our 2021 Holiday Cookie Collection.

Dec 2, 2021
Multigrain Sourdough Boule

Ask the Bread Coach: Just how dark should I be baking my bread?

For flavor, texture, and looks, the Coach wants you to go almost — almost — burned.

Nov 3, 2021
A Salty-Sweet Butter Pecan Cookie being snapped in half.

The salty secret to a cookie that’s impossible to put down

Many cookies get a sprinkle of salt right before baking. These cookies opt for a salty shell instead.

Oct 7, 2021
Pouring brown butter into cookie dough

A butter trick for better chocolate chip cookies

For flawless chocolate chip cookies, bakers brown their butter — but only some of it.

Aug 27, 2021
Sourdough culture in a clear glass jar.

Ask the Bread Coach: Can sourdough starter be too active?

Sometimes the secret to a tall loaf is a starter that’s been slowed down.

Jul 29, 2021