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To bake more sustainably, start using more of these flours

From rye to buckwheat, flour can be a planet-friendly choice in the kitchen.

Apr 20, 2023
Chocolate Bundt cake that stuck to the pan and fell apart

April fools in the kitchen: our biggest baking mishaps of the year

At least we can laugh, right?

Apr 1, 2023
Baker flipping a batch of pancakes on an electric griddle

This griddle changed the way I make pancakes — and much more.

With consistent heat and a large surface, it’s improved my cooking and baking.

Feb 20, 2023
Biscuit dough being stamped out with biscuit cutter

The rise: a history of American biscuits

Flaky, fluffy, buttermilk, or baking powder, biscuits are as old (and as complicated) as the country itself.

Jan 30, 2023
Apple pie, sliced in the pie plate

The surprising history of pies

Rossi Anastopoulo’s new book, Sweet Land of Liberty, explores American history through pie.

Oct 28, 2022
Copy of Baking School cookbook on a kitchen counter

Introducing our new cookbook: The King Arthur Baking School

It’s packed with flawless recipes, gorgeous photos, and 20 years' worth of Baking School wisdom.

Oct 11, 2022
Baker using Ankarsrum mixer

How a mixer made me a better (and more confident!) baker

My Ankarsrum has shown me anyone can be a baker with the right tools — even me.

Oct 10, 2022
Wheat being harvested in the field

What is regenerative agriculture, and why is it so important?

This critical approach to farming helps heal our land through flour.

Sep 19, 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
Craquelin Cream Puffs

The universal appeal (and infinite possibilities) of the cookie cap

Taking texture to the top.

Apr 21, 2022
A wheat field shown on a sunny day under a blue sky.

Introducing King Arthur’s guide to sustainable baking

It's a hub for all the planet-positive steps bakers can take.

Apr 11, 2022
Bundt pan in cloth bag with Nordic Ware logo

Nordic Ware is more than just a cake pan

The inventors of the iconic Bundt share King Arthur’s core values and a passion for baking.

Apr 11, 2022
Cheesecake in a pie pan, crust separated from filling and broken into chunks

April fools in the kitchen: our favorite baking fails

Even professionals have those "special moments."

Apr 1, 2022

Buckwheat, a small grain with a big impact

Can a cookie bake a difference? With buckwheat, the answer just might be yes.

Mar 30, 2022
Torn loaf of bread

In Uganda, these brand-new bakers are using bread to move forward

At the Adamâ Bakery, bakers are supporting themselves and their community.

Jan 31, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
testing pancakes

Behind the scenes of a King Arthur baking mix

Hundreds of pancakes later, we finally nailed it.

Aug 19, 2021
Farming organic wheat

Organic flour is about more than baking. It's the future of farming.

How our organic farmers are saving the soil.

Jul 30, 2021