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Frosted holiday cookies

Your guide to making your most beautiful decorated holiday cookies

Cookie season is around the corner, so here's what you need for festive baking.

Nov 7, 2022
Different pie plates next to each other

From metal to glass to ceramic, how does your pie plate affect your crust?

Choosing the best pan for the best pie.

Nov 4, 2022
Ingredients on a counter to make Thanksgiving pie crust

How to start your Thanksgiving prep right now

The big day is weeks away, but you can get ready today.

Nov 3, 2022
Sliding bread into oven with towels

For better steam, bake your bread with towels

A tray of wet kitchen towels in the oven can deliver continuous steam for crispy, crunchy crust.

Oct 31, 2022
Apple pie, sliced in the pie plate

The surprising history of pies

Rossi Anastopoulo’s new book, Sweet Land of Liberty, explores American history through pie.

Oct 28, 2022
Apple-Pear Pie

How long does pie last in the fridge?

Your guide to pie baking on your own schedule.

Oct 27, 2022
No-Knead Crusty White Bread

Our favorite budget-friendly recipes

These baked goods are inexpensive to make, but don't compromise on quality.

Oct 26, 2022
Pâte à choux being piped on baking sheet

What is pâte à choux? Why we love this versatile French dough

It may seem intimidating, but it’s simple to make and even easier to eat.

Oct 24, 2022
A grid of cupcakes decorated with all different techniques

How to frost cupcakes for any skill level

Decorate like a pro (even if you’re just a beginner).

Oct 21, 2022
Spoonfuls of different cocoa powders lined up next to each other

Types of cocoa, explained

A guide to choosing the right cocoa for the job.

Oct 20, 2022
Multiple colored doughs next to each other

A natural way to make brighter, bolder bao

How to use carrots, cabbage, and more to make colorful buns and breads.

Oct 19, 2022
Steamed buns next to steamer full of buns

Everything you need to know to make steamed buns

From the best setup to advice on keeping your steamer in top shape, here's your guide to steaming.

Oct 17, 2022
Dough windowpane

What is the windowpane test for bread dough?

How to perform this simple test — and why it matters.

Oct 14, 2022
Maple-Pear Upside-Down Cake

This flavor-forward cake is secretly whole wheat — and perfect for fall

A celebratory sneak peek at our newest cookbook.

Oct 13, 2022
Copy of Baking School cookbook on a kitchen counter

Introducing our new cookbook: The King Arthur Baking School

It’s packed with flawless recipes, gorgeous photos, and 20 years' worth of Baking School wisdom.

Oct 11, 2022
Baker using Ankarsrum mixer

How a mixer made me a better (and more confident!) baker

My Ankarsrum has shown me anyone can be a baker with the right tools — even me.

Oct 10, 2022
Stuffed Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

10 cinnamon recipes for spice-filled fall baking

Pillowy cinnamon rolls, spicy pumpkin pie, the ultimate cinnamon crunch bagel, and more seasonal cinnamon recipes.

Oct 7, 2022
brown eggs in a cardboard box

Things bakers know: Yes, you can freeze eggs for baking

A simple solution for excess eggs.

Oct 5, 2022
Mostly Apples Apple Cake cut into slices

Is this the best apple cake of fall?

An apple cake meant for apple lovers.

Sep 29, 2022
Chocolate cake in 6" round pan

How and why to turn (almost) any cake recipe into 6-inch mini cakes

Mini cakes are easy to make — and perfect for sharing.

Sep 28, 2022
Collage of Tara and selected bread tools

Sourdough star Tara Jensen's essential bread tools

From old favorites to new crushes, here are her recommendations for your best bread yet.

Sep 26, 2022
Sourdough Ginger Pumpkin Bread

How to make pumpkin-shaped sourdough bread

All you need is string to transform your bread into a delightful fall centerpiece.

Sep 23, 2022
Baker mixing bread dough next to open bag of bread flour

Does bread flour really make a difference in your bread? (The answer is yes.)

Here's why you should always reach for the flour a recipe calls for.

Sep 22, 2022
Wheat being harvested in the field

What is regenerative agriculture, and why is it so important?

This critical approach to farming helps heal our land through flour.

Sep 19, 2022