Tips and Techniques Posts

Glass sourdough crock next to measuring cup full of flour

Why is my sourdough starter not rising?

Sluggish starter? Here's what might be causing it — and how to fix it.

Jan 10, 2025
Overnight Baguettes

Winter is here. Make these 5 changes to your bread baking.

Your bread baking evolves along with the seasons.

Dec 23, 2024
Chocolate Crinkles

How to get the crinkliest crinkle cookies

Top tips from the Test Kitchen.

Dec 17, 2024
Molasses dripping off a spoon against a black background

Light, dark, and blackstrap: Breaking down the different types of molasses

The secret star of holiday baking.

Dec 16, 2024
Meringues made with different stabilizers side by side

Baking trials: What’s the best way to make meringue?

One simple ingredient makes all the difference.

Dec 13, 2024
Scooping chocolate chip cookies dough into air fryer basket

How to bake cookies in an air fryer

Air fryer cookies are delicious, easy — and fast.

Dec 6, 2024
Earl Grey Cookies

Things bakers know: The #1 rule of cookie storage

Make sure all your cookie baking doesn’t go to waste.

Dec 3, 2024
Holiday cookies on red background

Your official holiday cookie timeline

There's a lot of cookie baking to do! Here's how to start planning.

Nov 29, 2024
Proofed dinner rolls in cherry red Dutch oven

My secret to great pull-apart rolls? A Dutch oven.

This stalwart bread tool makes for great rolls and streamlined baking.

Nov 21, 2024
Apple and Sausage Stuffing

Baking trials: What's the best bread for stuffing?

Flavor, texture, and preparation are key.

Nov 19, 2024
Sliced pecan pie

All your pie questions, answered

Crust got you confused? Fillings have you flummoxed? We’re here to help.

Nov 14, 2024
Sliced loaf of sourdough bread

How to store sourdough bread

Lock in freshness with these simple techniques.

Nov 6, 2024
Gluten-Free Teff Crêpes

Baking with ancient grains: a guide

A blast from the past can unlock new dimensions to your baking.

Nov 1, 2024
Four different styles of rolling pins next to each other

The best rolling pin, based on what you like to bake

We're on a roll.

Oct 30, 2024
French press used to make whipped cream

French press whipped cream is fun. But does it actually work?

A fun party trick and a handy pie tip, all in one.

Oct 21, 2024
Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread

How to make gluten-free sourdough bread

Everything you need to know to start making gluten-free sourdough.

Oct 18, 2024
well baked pie on a sheet pan with a pie crust shield

Things bakers know: Protect your pie in reverse

The best way to keep pie crust from burning.

Oct 16, 2024
Boiling water being poured into flour

Boiling water is the secret to softer, stretchier flatbreads

Heat up your bread baking.

Oct 14, 2024
Bowl of pumpkin puree in mis en place

All your pumpkin baking questions, answered

Make the most of fall's favorite ingredient.

Oct 3, 2024
Mixing together sourdough starter to feed it

How to feed sourdough starter

The key to great bread is healthy starter.

Oct 2, 2024
Golden Butter Cake

How to make cake flour

So you’re always ready to bake.

Sep 30, 2024
Pistachio Cranberry Cake

Beyond honey cake: Rosh Hashanah recipes for a sweet new year

Celebrate with pistachio cake, pumpkin challah, and more.

Sep 27, 2024
Slice of pumpkin pie

How to tell when pumpkin pie is done

It can be trickier than you think — here’s what to look for.

Sep 25, 2024
Perfect Apple Cider Snickerdoodles

Things bakers know: The simple trick for picture-perfect cookies

It takes just two seconds.

Sep 23, 2024