Tips and Techniques Posts

No-Knead Harvest Bread

Can I make any bread recipe a no-knead recipe?

Yes! (Mostly.) Here’s how to adapt a recipe to skip the kneading.

May 25, 2022
Pizza, hot from the oven

The stress-free way to load your pizza in the oven

A baker’s tips for a better launch.

May 23, 2022
Sourdough starter pouring from a crock

Yes, you can bake using sourdough starter from the fridge

Using unfed starter to make bread? It's possible!

May 17, 2022
Pie baked on a pizza steel

Things bakers know: To avoid a soggy bottom, bake your pies like pizza

A hot baking steel or stone helps your bottom crust bake up nice and crispy.

May 10, 2022
One loaf of sliced sourdough and one whole loaf of sourdough

What a pro baker can teach us about making bread at home

Andy King shares his best advice from 20 years in the professional kitchen.

May 9, 2022
Bread dough proofing in sandwich loaf pan

How to ensure perfectly proofed bread (almost) every time

The bread proofer creates the ideal cozy environment for your dough.

May 6, 2022
Black Sesame Halva Coffeecake

A baker’s guide to black sesame

How to give your desserts a boost of nutty, earthy goodness.

May 5, 2022
A few loaves of Pan de Cristal showing their open crumb

What is baker’s math, and how can I use it in my everyday bread baking?

You've got questions, we've got answers.

Apr 28, 2022
Spiced Carrot Snacking Cake

Wait, should I be aging my cakes?

Delaying that slice can be worth the wait.

Apr 25, 2022
Buckwheat chocolate chip cookies

The secret to fudgier cookies? It's all about the butter.

Swapping out softened butter for melted is an easy way to transform the texture of your drop cookies.

Apr 19, 2022
Chocolate chip cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Things bakers know: You can reuse parchment more than you think

Put that parchment to use again and again and …

Apr 14, 2022
Homemade butter in a bowl

How to make butter at home — just one ingredient required

Homemade butter tastes better, and it's totally within your reach.

Apr 8, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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