Tips and Techniques Posts

Baking School cookbook on a baking work surface

How writing this book made me a better baker

Our new Baking School cookbook is packed with tips to change your baking game.

Sep 13, 2022
Heavy cream being poured over a pan of risen cinnamon rolls prior to baking.

One ingredient that makes cinnamon rolls even better

How to make your rolls softer, richer, and more delicious than ever.

Sep 7, 2022
Bagels, baked in an Ooni oven

How to make bagels in the Ooni

A baker's tips for live-fired success.

Sep 5, 2022
Cake being depanned.

The baking trials: What's the best way to prep your cake pan to prevent sticking?

We tested a dozen options. Here’s the best one.

Aug 29, 2022
Hands cracking two eggs against each other

Things bakers know: A better way to crack eggs

You probably don’t think about your egg-cracking method, but you should.

Aug 25, 2022
Braided bread dough in loaf pan, with visible indention from poke test

How do I know if my bread dough has risen enough?

Nail your proof with these simple steps.

Aug 22, 2022
Square slices of chocolate rye coffeecake

Streusel is the secret weapon you can stash in your freezer

Make one big batch, then instantly upgrade (almost) any bake.

Aug 17, 2022
Instand yeast

Things bakers know: Instant yeast is superior to active dry. Here’s why.

Speed, price, ease of use — and results.

Aug 15, 2022
Air fryer pizza

How to make pizza in the air fryer

And 3 good reasons why you should.

Aug 8, 2022
Hands mixing bread dough

The King Arthur guide to baking on a budget

How to bake more while spending less.

Aug 3, 2022
Sets of measuring spoons used to measuring cinnamon

Things bakers know: There’s a right (and wrong) way to use measuring spoons

7 tips for optimizing your measuring experience.

Jul 27, 2022
Chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles

How to host a fundraising bake sale

Everything you need to organize a baking fundraiser and raise a lot of dough.

Jul 25, 2022
Ingredients for chocolate cake being added to a stand mixer bowl

What if I forgot to add salt (or eggs, or sugar!) to my cake batter?

How to save your cake after you’ve left out an ingredient.

Jul 22, 2022
Layer cake, slices on plate.

8 reasons your cakes turn out dry

Preventing dry cake is easier than you think.

Jul 14, 2022
Chopping Berries Food Processor Complete

Things bakers know: This quick tip makes chopping berries a breeze

A freezer and food processor save the day.

Jul 13, 2022
Fruit cobbler being baked over a campfire

Baking outdoors this summer? Here’s where to start.

A beginner’s guide to baking over a fire, including the best recipes to try.

Jul 11, 2022
Chocolate cake topped with malted milk powder

How malted milk powder unlocks the nostalgic sweetness of my childhood

And makes more flavorful scones, cakes, and pastries.

Jul 7, 2022
Fraisage Crust

What is fraisage, and how do I use it for flaky pie dough?

Never doubt Julia Child.

Jul 6, 2022
Brownies on a plate

Our trick for truly chewy, crackly brownies

Three key ingredients make all the difference.

Jul 4, 2022
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

How to make the perfect cookie for ice cream sandwiches

The softer and chewier, the better.

Jun 30, 2022
Chocolate Cake

The key to making a cake with the moist texture of a boxed mix

A little oil is the answer.

Jun 28, 2022
6" cakes on a cooling rack

How to bake cake in your air fryer: 5 tips for success

It’s a challenge — but a delicious one!

Jun 23, 2022
Hands adding flour to a stand mixer to make cookie dough

Tips for baking with brain fog

How to bake successfully, even when you're feeling foggy.

Jun 22, 2022
Sliced brioche next to eggs and mixing bowl

6 ways to use up leftover bread

How to put stale bread to use, instead of putting it to waste.

Jun 17, 2022