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English muffins, toasted and split with butter and jam

Navigating the nooks and crannies

How I developed my perfect English muffin recipe.

Nov 18, 2021
Hand adding chocolate glaze to doughnuts

How to fry without fear

5 tips covering everything from temperature to timing.

Nov 17, 2021
Two mason jars, one filled with cream ready to be shaken and the other filled with whipped cream

The practical magic of Mason jar whipped cream

The tip that'll give you portable, made-to-order whipped cream.

Nov 16, 2021
Kaiserschmarrn on a serving plate, fruit compote on the side.

Emperor’s Pancake: Holiday breakfast with a backstory

A surprising technique yields celebration-worthy results.

Nov 15, 2021
Pie crust being brush with soy milk before baking

How one plant-based milk became our test kitchen's favorite "egg" wash

A happy testing accident led to a new baking discovery.

Nov 12, 2021
Sliced Cranberry Chiffon Pie

End your holiday feast with this light-as-air pie

Cranberries aren't just for sauce this year — they also make a show-stopping dessert.

Nov 11, 2021
Fresh sourdough starter and King Arthur sourdough crocks.

You finally got a sourdough starter. Now what?

How to feed and grow starter, plus how to use sourdough starter for baking.

Nov 8, 2021
Bowls of cinnamon

Cinnamon: A complete guide to types, flavors, and how to use them

Not all cinnamon is the same. Here's what you need to know about this essential spice.

Nov 4, 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
Winter pavlova topped with pomegranate seeds, baked apples, and nuts

Think pavlovas are just for summer? Think again.

Cold weather doesn’t mean goodbye to pavlovas — it just opens the door to new spins.

Nov 2, 2021
Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread)

Pan de Muerto is a celebratory bread for Day of the Dead

Pati Jinich's recipe for this classic pan dulce is soft, sweet, and infused with tradition.

Oct 28, 2021
No-knead crusty white bread

The best bread recipes for beginners

Want to bake yeast bread (but never tried)? Start with these recipes.

Oct 27, 2021
Syrup being poured onto a stack of pancakes

I've baked over 18,000 pancakes. Here's how to make your best.

From preparing toppings to greasing your griddle, these are my top tips.

Oct 26, 2021
Honey-Beer Miche

A professional baker shares his go-to bread recipe

The beloved miche that can do it all.

Oct 21, 2021
toasted nuts on French toast

5 practical ways to toast nuts

From quick-toasted to slow-roasted, choose the process that works for you.

Oct 20, 2021
A stack of pain au chocolat with one cut into showing the structure

When less is more: Why fewer folds make a better croissant

A pastry technique that actually saves you time.

Oct 19, 2021
Whipped Lemon Shortbread

Masa harina makes delicious tortillas, pupusas ... and cookies

This shortbread has a melt-in-your-mouth texture and fresh corn flavor, thanks to masa harina.

Oct 18, 2021
loaf of sourdough bread

Here’s how I streamline my sourdough baking

Cut to the chase — and still get great results.

Oct 15, 2021
Slices of apple fritter cake on a sheet of parchment

How we turned a classic doughnut into the ultimate fall coffee cake

It's got cinnamon-scented apples, rich vanilla cake, and a sheer sweet glaze.

Oct 14, 2021
World Peace Cookies 2.0

Alert: Dorie Greenspan has a new version of her most famous recipe

Her World Peace Cookies are icons. So why in the world did she mess with perfection?

Oct 13, 2021
Apple Pan Dowdy

Apple grunts, apple slumps, and even more ways to think beyond pie

Eschew classic crust and enter a diverse world of beloved fruit desserts.

Oct 11, 2021
Hands folding bread dough

Why this pro baker doesn't knead

For better dough strength and more flexibility, I turn to folding instead.

Oct 8, 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
Pizza being pulled from Ooni pizza oven

Make the most of your Ooni pizza oven

5 tips for wood-fired pizza success.

Oct 4, 2021