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Measuring flour into a bowl set on a digital scale.

A digital kitchen scale is an essential baking tool

And here's how to use it.

Feb 18, 2022
Root Beer Cake with Chocolate Root Beer Ganache

A rich root beer cake to connect us all

Filled with soda, spices, and generations of love.

Feb 17, 2022
Keto-Friendly Marshmallows

From jiggly cakes to fluffy marshmallows, here's how to use gelatin

Master this one ingredient and unlock a whole genre of desserts.

Feb 16, 2022
Loaf of Honey-Beer Miche with deep golden brown crust

The science behind golden brown bread and extra-crispy croissants

A (very) short introduction to the Maillard reaction in baking.

Feb 15, 2022
Hands covered in sticky bread dough while kneading

Things bakers know: You should be washing your hands with flour

Avoid sticky hands, a clogged drain, and endless scrubbing with this tip.

Feb 11, 2022
Purple Sweet Potato Pie

This sweet potato pie is a vibrant twist on a historical classic

It's a deeply personal recipe we can all celebrate.

Feb 10, 2022
Everything-Cheddar Pastry Twist

7 impressive dinner party bakes

Looking for something show-stopping, easy, or transportable? We've got you.

Feb 7, 2022
dairy free milk

What's the most environmentally-friendly plant-based milk to bake with?

Navigating the non-dairy aisle.

Feb 4, 2022
Coconut cake decorated with pink flowers

Let's celebrate the legacy of Black baking

In my Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake, there's history in every slice.

Feb 3, 2022
Mini raspberry palmiers dipped in pink raspberry glaze

How to bake with the freeze-dried fruit powders you're seeing everywhere

Fruity flavor and captivating color with one simple ingredient.

Feb 1, 2022
Torn loaf of bread

In Uganda, these brand-new bakers are using bread to move forward

At the Adamâ Bakery, bakers are supporting themselves and their community.

Jan 31, 2022
A kouign amann on a plate with a few slices removed

This kouign-amann is faster, messier — and the way it was meant to be

Laminated pastries are notoriously challenging to pull off at home, but not this decadent Breton treat.

Jan 27, 2022
Vegan Swiss Buttercream

How to make buttercream without the butter

This vegan Swiss buttercream is as smooth, spreadable, and sweet as its classic counterpart.

Jan 26, 2022
Egg cracked into a clear bowl

Do eggs used in baking really need to be at room temperature?

If the recipe says so, yes. And here’s why.

Jan 25, 2022
Pan of unbaked Conchas de Maíz

A masa spin on classic conchas

Add masa harina to the classic concha cookie crust for crispy texture and toasted flavor.

Jan 24, 2022
rolling mat

For easiest rolling and minimal cleanup, try this rolling mat

Silicone is the simple solution.

Jan 21, 2022
Pan de Cristal with open crumb

Glass bread tastes as good as it looks (and it looks really, really good)

A beautiful bread made possible by bread flour.

Jan 20, 2022
Older hands grabbing bread rolls

Tips for baking with arthritis and other hand-related chronic pain

With technique tweaks, handy tools, and advice from fellow bakers, the joy of baking can live on.

Jan 19, 2022
Baked loaf in batard shape

How to shape a bâtard

Two ways to shape an oval loaf.

Jan 18, 2022
Pizza baking in an air fryer

Everything you ever wanted to know about baking in an air fryer

There are a lot of things this appliance can do (and some that it can't).

Jan 14, 2022
Merlin's Magic Sourdough Bread, sliced

The power of adding commercial yeast to your sourdough bread

A guaranteed rise in a set amount of time? Perfect.

Jan 13, 2022
Modern Masa Cherokee Bean Bread

Masa harina is a link to the long legacy of corn in Native cuisine

This ancient grain connects us through recipes like Cherokee Bean Bread.

Jan 12, 2022
Ultimate sandwich bagel with chile and cheese filling

Our favorite fillings for your Ultimate Sandwich Bagels

The Recipe of the Year can be transformed into an upgraded BLT, vegetarian Reuben, and so much more.

Jan 11, 2022
A cross-section showing an Ultimate Sandwich Bagel surrounded by a few other bagels

Introducing our 2022 Recipe of the Year: Ultimate Sandwich Bagels

The bagel we spent 12 months perfecting is finally here.

Jan 3, 2022