Tips and Techniques Posts

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

What to do with stale bread — a guide

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

Jun 17, 2022
Keto-Friendly Fudge Brownies

Things bakers know: How to prevent chocolate chips from sinking in brownies

Tips to help your chips swim — not sink.

Jun 16, 2022
Basket weave cake decorated with a rainbow of flowers

How to pipe and decorate a celebratory basket-weave cake

One piping technique makes a stunning cake for everything from a birthday party to Pride brunch.

Jun 14, 2022
Black lab dog smelling biscuits

How to bake for your dog, from biscuits to pupcakes

Puppy love never felt so good.

Jun 7, 2022
Grated Paremsan being sprinkled into an oiled pizza pan before adding the dough on top.

Why we started putting cheese underneath our pizza crust

The more cheese the meltier!

May 31, 2022
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