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Egg cracked into a clear bowl

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
Pan of unbaked Conchas de Maíz

A masa spin on classic conchas

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

Jan 24, 2022
rolling mat

For easiest rolling and minimal cleanup, try this rolling mat

Silicone is the simple solution.

Jan 21, 2022
Pan de Cristal with open crumb

Glass bread tastes as good as it looks (and it looks really, really good)

A beautiful bread made possible by bread flour.

Jan 20, 2022
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
Baked loaf in batard shape

How to shape a bâtard

Two ways to shape an oval loaf.

Jan 18, 2022
Pizza baking in an air fryer

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
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
Ultimate sandwich bagel with chile and cheese filling

Our favorite fillings for your Ultimate Sandwich Bagels

The Recipe of the Year can be transformed into an upgraded BLT, vegetarian Reuben, and so much more.

Jan 11, 2022
A cross-section showing an Ultimate Sandwich Bagel surrounded by a few other bagels

Introducing our 2022 Recipe of the Year: Ultimate Sandwich Bagels

The bagel we spent 12 months perfecting is finally here.

Jan 3, 2022
Basque-Style Cheesecake (Tarta de Queso)

A 5-ingredient showstopper that took months to perfect

The Basque-Style Cheesecake is a deceptively simple dessert unlike any other.

Dec 30, 2021
Beautiful Burger Buns

Baking reveal: our top recipes from the past quarter century

The King Arthur recipe site celebrates its 25th birthday

Dec 23, 2021
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
Turkey Dinner Pie

Hot water crust breaks all the rules

The method flips everything you know about pies to make a sturdy, simple crust.

Dec 21, 2021
Snowflake Pancakes

How to make snowflake pancakes

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

Dec 17, 2021
Chocolate-Hazelnut Stollen

For stollen everyone wants, add chocolate

Forging new territory with holiday traditions.

Dec 16, 2021
Olive Oil-Orange Sugar Cookies

The classic sugar cookie gets a citrusy twist

Just add olive oil and orange zest.

Dec 16, 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
Yule Log

My quest to make a perfect Bûche de Noël

Here’s what I learned about making roll cakes without cracking.

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
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