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Hands holding square slices of rhubarb-ginger buckle cake

6 snacking cakes for every hour of the day

Flavorful and fun, these simple snacking cakes are far from boring.

Apr 4, 2022
Cheesecake in a pie pan, crust separated from filling and broken into chunks

April fools in the kitchen: our favorite baking fails

Even professionals have those "special moments."

Apr 1, 2022
Buckwheat-Cardamom Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Buckwheat, a small grain with a big impact

Can a cookie bake a difference? With buckwheat, the answer just might be yes.

Mar 30, 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
Hand pulling a triangle of a grilled cheese sandwich with cheese pull

This bread makes the best grilled cheese. Hands down.

All other breads can go home now.

Mar 24, 2022
French onion grilled cheese sandwich cut in quarters, two pieces stacked on a plate

Take grilled cheese to the next level with these mouthwatering combos

It’s all about the cheese — AND the bread.

Mar 22, 2022
Triangles of grilled cheese with cheese pull between them

How to make your best grilled cheese yet

Any grilled cheese is good. But here are 5 tips to make one truly great.

Mar 21, 2022
Strawberry Swirl No-Knead Brioche

7 breads where there’s no need to knead

Skip the fuss and embrace the no-knead method for low-effort bread.

Mar 18, 2022
Maple Bacon Scones

Baking with bacon? Try candying it first

Sugar-baked bacon takes your favorite treats to a brand-new level.

Mar 16, 2022
Sheet pan of baked Ultimate Sandwich Bagels with everything bagel topping

What's the difference between diastatic and non-diastatic malt?

How to use different malts for better flavor, color, and rise in your bagels and breads.

Mar 14, 2022
Several Robin Egg-styled cupcakes

Everything you should bake this spring, from pastel cakes to floral bakes

Baking is about to get brighter.

Mar 10, 2022
Slice of Golden Vanilla Cake, with full cake in background

What is reverse creaming, and why does it make great cake?

This unexpected technique is the key to a velvety crumb, tender texture, and less doming.

Mar 9, 2022
Sliced Walnut and Raisin Porridge Bread

For softer, longer-lasting bread, add leftover oatmeal

Porridge isn't just for breakfast anymore.

Mar 7, 2022
Hands pulling slices of baked No-Knead Artisan Pizza

This one addition adds so much more flavor to your weekly pizza

If vinaigrette is good on salad, it must be great on pizza, right?

Mar 4, 2022
Filled Wool Roll

Wool bread is our current favorite way to shape bread

... and it's easier than it looks.

Mar 2, 2022
Proofed bread dough, with lots of bubbles, in a glass bowl after an overnight rise

Why multiday breads are actually the easiest breads of all

Embrace the overnight rise and make bread in your sleep.

Feb 28, 2022
Gluten-Free Cheesy Soda Bread

How to bake extraordinary gluten-free bread – even on a weeknight

We all deserve delicious, flavorful bread, even on the busiest of nights.

Feb 28, 2022
Pizza baking in an oven on the top rack close to the broiler

8 ways to maximize your oven energy efficiency

Bakers and energy experts share their tips on how to bake more with less energy.

Feb 25, 2022
Rose-Pistachio Cookies with Cherries and White Chocolate

These floral, flavorful “goddess cookies” are a vegan delight

Rose, pistachio, cherries, and white chocolate? Yes, please.

Feb 24, 2022
Ultimate Sandwich Bagels

How to make your best bagels (from someone who's made hundreds)

From better shaping to nailing the boil, here are our test kitchen's top tips.

Feb 23, 2022
Clear crock full of starter

How to make your sourdough bread more (or less) sour

Your first step: building and maintaining a healthy starter.

Feb 22, 2022
sourdough bread being sliced

How to make your sourdough bread more (or less) sour: part 2

Want to ramp up the sour? Increase the acids.

Feb 22, 2022
sourdough bread sliced

How to make your sourdough bread more (or less) sour: part 3

Sour or mild — it’s up to you.

Feb 22, 2022
Bread dough in a bowl being covered with plastic wrap

How can I get single-use plastic out of my baking? 

Simple switches can help cut down on how much plastic we waste when we bake.

Feb 21, 2022