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Baked loafs in paper pans to donate baked goods

How to donate baked goods for your community

From finding organizations to selecting recipes, our tips for volunteer baking in your community.

Aug 28, 2023
Buttered Toast Press-In Pie Crust

The best use for stale bread is ... pie crust?

Our Buttered Toast Press-In Pie Crust is an unexpected use for your breadcrumbs.

Aug 24, 2023
Frangipane (Almond Cream)

What is frangipane and why do bakers love it so much?

This super-simple recipe is a baker’s secret weapon.

Aug 21, 2023
Cinnamon Bread

17 bread recipes that take less than 3 hours

Get back into your bread baking routine. 

Aug 16, 2023
Fresh Fruit Cobbler

Bake it easy: How to make fruit cobbler with (almost) any fruit

Lazy and fuss-free, fruit cobblers will save your summer.

Aug 14, 2023
A baker scooping cookies in the kitchen with a Breville Smart Oven in the background

How — and why — I fell in love with a toaster oven

Why my Breville Smart Oven has all but replaced my actual oven.

Aug 9, 2023
Crusty baguette made with irish-style flour

How to shape baguettes

While baguettes can be difficult, with a few tips and tricks you can make beautiful bread.

Aug 7, 2023
Platter of different types of meringues

Things bakers know: Store your meringues in the freezer (!)

How to make sure your meringues stay crunchy, not soggy.

Aug 3, 2023
Baker using hands to fold bread dough

What does folding bread dough mean, exactly?

A foundational technique, explained.

Jul 31, 2023
Chocolate Wafers

The best chocolate wafers are the ones you make yourself

Home bakers need never fear a discontinued cookie.

Jul 28, 2023
Whipped Cream Dream Cake

This super-plush yellow cake skips the butter (and the oil!)

What exactly is whipped cream cake, and why is it so tender and rich?

Jul 27, 2023
Two boules of baked bread next to each other, one with more even browning

Baking trials: Does a baking stone really make a difference in your bread?

We tested how a baking stone can impact your breads' rise, color, and more.

Jul 25, 2023
Baker brushing simple syrup cake soak onto round cake layer

A cake soak is the easiest way to upgrade your cakes

A little liquid can take your cakes a long way.

Jul 24, 2023
Pie crust dough made in a stand mixer.

Why you should make pie crust in a stand mixer

Stand-mixer pie crust is quick, easy — and every bit as good as handmade.

Jul 19, 2023
Fresh Fruit Cobbler

Our 18 easiest baking recipes

The simpler, the better.

Jul 17, 2023
Beginning to fold rolled-out pie dough in half

Things bakers know: This is the easiest way to transfer pie dough 

Folding is the secret to moving delicate dough without tears.

Jul 11, 2023
Lemon Ricotta Cake

The secret to this tender cake is ... pizza flour?

This finely milled flour creates the lightest, most delicate crumb.

Jul 10, 2023
Rye Blueberry Bars

Got some sad-looking fruit? Here's exactly what to do with it.

Grill it, roast it, blend it, and more.

Jul 7, 2023
Light Rye Bread

Does salt kill yeast?

A common baking myth gets busted.

Jul 5, 2023
Monster Cookies

How can I keep cookies soft?

Use these tips to make soft cookies — and keep them that way.

Jun 27, 2023
Pizza baking in Ooni oven

My Ooni has changed the way I make pizza — and bagels, focaccia, and even dinner

With its high heat and compact size, this wood-fired oven is my summer staple.

Jun 26, 2023
Melted Butter Pie Crust

A pie crust for people who are afraid of pie crust

Break the pie crust rules and use melted butter for speed and ease.

Jun 22, 2023
Stand mixer beating coffee cake cake batter

Forget overmixing cake batter — maybe undermixing is your real problem

A cake with perfect texture starts in the bowl.

Jun 21, 2023
Bag of semolina flour next to grilled Asiago rounds

What is semolina flour, and how do I bake with it?

Sure, it’s for pasta, but what else?

Jun 20, 2023