Posts by David Tamarkin

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About David Tamarkin

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

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