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Honey-Beer Miche

A professional baker shares his go-to bread recipe

The beloved miche that can do it all.

Oct 21, 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 stack of pain au chocolat with one cut into showing the structure

When less is more: Why fewer folds make a better croissant

A pastry technique that actually saves you time.

Oct 19, 2021
Whipped Lemon Shortbread

Masa harina makes delicious tortillas, pupusas ... and cookies

This shortbread has a melt-in-your-mouth texture and fresh corn flavor, thanks to masa harina.

Oct 18, 2021
loaf of sourdough bread

Here’s how I streamline my sourdough baking

Cut to the chase — and still get great results.

Oct 15, 2021
Slices of apple fritter cake on a sheet of parchment

How we turned a classic doughnut into the ultimate fall coffee cake

It's got cinnamon-scented apples, rich vanilla cake, and a sheer sweet glaze.

Oct 14, 2021
World Peace Cookies 2.0

Alert: Dorie Greenspan has a new version of her most famous recipe

Her World Peace Cookies are icons. So why in the world did she mess with perfection?

Oct 13, 2021
Apple Pan Dowdy

Apple grunts, apple slumps, and even more ways to think beyond pie

Eschew classic crust and enter a diverse world of beloved fruit desserts.

Oct 11, 2021
Hands folding bread dough

Why this pro baker doesn't knead

For better dough strength and more flexibility, I turn to folding instead.

Oct 8, 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
Pizza being pulled from Ooni pizza oven

Make the most of your Ooni pizza oven

5 tips for wood-fired pizza success.

Oct 4, 2021
Baked pizza being removed from oven with baking peel

How to turn any home oven into a pizza oven

You’ll never hit 900˚F, but with the right tools (and a few bricks), great pizza is possible.

Oct 4, 2021
Neapolitan-Style Pizza Crust

How to find your perfect pizza

So many pizzas, so little time. Here’s our guide to finding your go-to pizza recipe.

Oct 4, 2021
Hands holding chocolate chip cookie cut in half to show interior

The air fryer is my new favorite way to make chocolate chip cookies

It's the key to gooey centers and crispy edges.

Oct 1, 2021
A baker folding wet dough in a square pan with their hands

Why kneading isn’t always the best way to develop bread dough

Different doughs require different methods. Here’s your guide to the most common approaches.

Sep 29, 2021
Baker covers a bowl of bread dough with plastic wrap

Can I refrigerate my bread dough and bake it later?

The answer is yes! And you can do it with almost any recipe. Here's how.

Sep 28, 2021
Rosemary Lemon Brown Butter Muffins

How 4 talented bakers took a stand for social justice this year

They’re using cookies and cakes to help us fight inequity.

Sep 24, 2021
Japanese Chocolate Milk Bread

How to give any bread a chocolate makeover

Considerations for off-roading in the land of cocoa.

Sep 23, 2021
Gluten-Free Quick and Easy Fudge Brownies

4 baked goods that are even better with gluten-free flour

For fudgy brownies and delicate cakes, swap in Measure for Measure.

Sep 20, 2021
Rustic Fruit Tarts

When you don’t want to bake a pie, make these tarts instead

With a dose of sour cream, they’re a rich, creamy (and foolproof) fruit dessert.

Sep 16, 2021
Four chocolate chip cookies

Why I always bake a few test cookies first

Trying a new recipe? Don't risk a full-batch fail.

Sep 14, 2021
Jalebi

Jalebi: A South Asian sweet worth breaking out the fryer for

How to make the wildly popular treat in your home kitchen.

Sep 13, 2021
Baking soda on baking work surface

What's the difference between baking soda and baking powder?

And can you substitute one for the other?

Sep 10, 2021
Tamales next to masa harina bag

Beyond tortillas: four more masa harina favorites to try

These beloved classic recipes range from sweet to savory.

Sep 7, 2021