Tips and Techniques Posts

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
dairy free milk

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

Navigating the non-dairy aisle.

Feb 4, 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
Vanilla pound cake

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
rolling mat

For easiest rolling and minimal cleanup, try this rolling mat

Silicone is the simple solution.

Jan 21, 2022
Elder woman's hand serving dinner 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
Scooping chocolate chip cookies dough into air fryer basket

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
Snowflake Pancakes

How to make snowflake pancakes

Use our pancake mix to prepare a cozy breakfast for any winter morning.

Dec 17, 2021
Malted Brownie Biscotti

Biscotti, the most unassuming holiday cookies, may also be the best

Insider tips revealed!

Dec 14, 2021
Pineapple Tarts with Ginger-Miso Filling

A beginner’s guide to baking with miso

The ingredient to use for bolder flavor and layers of umami.

Dec 13, 2021
Straining homemade vanilla into a measuring cup.

10 ingredients to make yourself this holiday season

Going homemade yields superior results — and delicious DIY gifts.

Dec 10, 2021
DIY Baking Mixes

Homemade baking mixes are a never-fail gift for any baker

How to wrap up the joy of baking.

Dec 9, 2021
Graphic showing some of our favorite bread making tools

Gifts for your favorite bread novice

The essential tools and ingredients anyone needs for making great bread.

Dec 6, 2021
Hands mixing frosting with natural pink coloring

How to make natural food coloring

Turn to the produce aisle to make gorgeous pinks, blues, purples, and more.

Dec 1, 2021
Cornet being used to decorate cookies with pink dots and green stripes

How to make a cornet and never go without decorated cookies

All you need is a piece of parchment paper.

Nov 30, 2021
The Essential Cookie Companion book and unbaked drop cookies on a baking sheet.

5 surprising tips from our new Essential Cookie Companion

Expert advice for your holiday baking.

Nov 29, 2021
Hands cutting out sugar cookie dough in festive shapes

Is it too early to start making my holiday cookie dough?

Our Baker's Hotline helps you get a head start on your cookie baking.

Nov 26, 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
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