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Hands cutting out biscuit dough

Baking with chronic fatigue? We've got tips for conserving energy in the kitchen.

The right prep and adjustments will make baking more enjoyable.

Nov 22, 2022
Sliding bread into oven with towels

For better steam, bake your bread with towels

A tray of wet kitchen towels in the oven can deliver continuous steam for crispy, crunchy crust.

Oct 31, 2022
Spoonfuls of different cocoa powders lined up next to each other

Types of cocoa, explained

A guide to choosing the right cocoa for the job.

Oct 20, 2022
Multiple colored doughs next to each other

A natural way to make brighter, bolder bao

How to use carrots, cabbage, and more to make colorful buns and breads.

Oct 19, 2022
Steamed buns next to steamer full of buns

Everything you need to know to make steamed buns

From the best setup to advice on keeping your steamer in top shape, here's your guide to steaming.

Oct 17, 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
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
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
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
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
Camilla Wynne in the kitchen making preserves

Why queer visibility in baking matters

Everyone in the baking world should be able to express their full selves — but it's not always easy.

Jun 14, 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
Qatayef (Sweet Filled Semolina Pancakes)

These baked (not fried!) qatayef are my go-to Ramadan treat

For me, these stuffed semolina pancakes are wrapped up in nostalgia and family.

Apr 12, 2022
Rose-Pistachio Cookies with Cherries and White Chocolate

These floral, flavorful “goddess cookies” are a vegan delight

Rose, pistachio, cherries, and white chocolate? Yes, please.

Feb 24, 2022
Root Beer Cake with Chocolate Root Beer Ganache

A rich root beer cake to connect us all

Filled with soda, spices, and generations of love.

Feb 17, 2022
Purple Sweet Potato Pie

This sweet potato pie is a vibrant twist on a historical classic

It's a deeply personal recipe we can all celebrate.

Feb 10, 2022
Coconut cake decorated with pink flowers

Let's celebrate the legacy of Black baking

In my Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake, there's history in every slice.

Feb 3, 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
A kouign amann on a plate with a few slices removed

This kouign-amann is faster, messier — and the way it was meant to be

Laminated pastries are notoriously challenging to pull off at home, but not this decadent Breton treat.

Jan 27, 2022
Pan of unbaked Conchas de Maíz

A masa spin on classic conchas

Add masa harina to the classic cookie crust for crispy texture and toasted flavor.

Jan 24, 2022
Modern Masa Cherokee Bean Bread

Masa harina is a link to the long legacy of corn in Native cuisine

This ancient grain connects us through recipes like Cherokee Bean Bread.

Jan 12, 2022
Sliced sweet potato pudding

This Jamaican pudding turns sweet potatoes into a centerpiece

I've had a complicated "situationship" with this classic dish, but finally have a recipe I love.

Dec 22, 2021
Blondies

I'm a pro baker, and I think blondies are better than brownies.

There's a reason I've dedicated my whole pastry career to them.

Dec 3, 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