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Collage of baking images related to Baking School classes

The gift that guarantees better baking

Virtual classes bring our Baking School into home kitchens everywhere.

Dec 8, 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
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
Cola de Mono Alfajores

These espresso-spiked alfajores are a new cookie classic

Introducing our 2021 Holiday Cookie Collection.

Dec 2, 2021
Graphic showing some of our favorite cookbook covers

Our favorite baking books of 2021

From sweet to savory and everything in between, these are our top cookbook picks of the year.

Dec 2, 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
Holding a Turkey Dinner Pie, sliced in half to show a cross-section of filling

The best Thanksgiving pie is the one made out of leftovers

Your feast lives on in this savory, satisfying pastry.

Nov 23, 2021
Tamales being served

Holiday tamal season starts with Thanksgiving leftovers

Traditionally made in December, tamales are making an even earlier holiday appearance.

Nov 22, 2021
English muffins, toasted and split with butter and jam

Navigating the nooks and crannies

How I developed my perfect English muffin recipe.

Nov 18, 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
Kaiserschmarrn on a serving plate, fruit compote on the side.

Emperor’s Pancake: Holiday breakfast with a backstory

A surprising technique yields celebration-worthy results.

Nov 15, 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
Sliced Cranberry Chiffon Pie

End your holiday feast with this light-as-air pie

Cranberries aren't just for sauce this year — they also make a show-stopping dessert.

Nov 11, 2021
Fresh sourdough starter and King Arthur sourdough crocks.

You finally got a sourdough starter. Now what?

Find out how to feed and grow it and, most important, when it's ready for baking.

Nov 8, 2021
Bowls of cinnamon

Cinnamon: A complete guide to types, flavors, and how to use them

Not all cinnamon is the same. Here's what you need to know about this essential spice.

Nov 4, 2021
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
Winter pavlova topped with pomegranate seeds, baked apples, and nuts

Think pavlovas are just for summer? Think again.

Cold weather doesn’t mean goodbye to pavlovas — it just opens the door to new spins.

Nov 2, 2021
Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread)

Pan de Muerto is a celebratory bread for Day of the Dead

Pati Jinich's recipe for this classic pan dulce is soft, sweet, and infused with tradition.

Oct 28, 2021
No-knead crusty white bread

The best bread recipes for beginners

Want to bake yeast bread (but never tried)? Start with these recipes.

Oct 27, 2021
Syrup being poured onto a stack of pancakes

I've baked over 18,000 pancakes. Here's how to make your best.

From preparing toppings to greasing your griddle, these are my top tips.

Oct 26, 2021