baking tips Posts

Whisk folding batter

Things bakers know: Why a whisk (not a spatula!) is the best tool for folding

Turns out, it’s better at incorporating beaten eggs without deflating them.

Feb 22, 2023
Older hands grabbing bread 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
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
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 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
Cross section of open crumb sourdough

How to produce an open crumb in sourdough bread

A guide to lighter, loftier loaves

Nov 5, 2020

How to tell when cake is done

Bake chocolate cake perfectly

Jul 1, 2019
Cinnamon Rolls-1

A simple trick for cinnamon rolls

Slicing with dental floss

Nov 21, 2018
Stuck Bundt via @kingarthurflour

Stuck Bundt

When a Bundt cake doesn't budge

Oct 10, 2017
Hands using parchment paper sling to remove lemon bars from square pan

Baking with a parchment paper sling

A time-saving tip

Mar 27, 2017
Hand holding teaspoon of xanthan gum

A guide to xanthan gum

The gluten-free baker's secret weapon

Aug 5, 2015