Tips and Techniques Posts

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
Ankarsrum mixer kneading bread dough

This is the best stand mixer for bread

Gentle kneading, a steady base, and a wide-open bowl make for great bread.

Sep 18, 2024
Fried Apple Pies

What is apple pie spice, exactly?

The flavor of fall in one small jar.

Sep 4, 2024
Cake crumbs being sprinkled on top of cake

An unexpected use for cake mix — cake streusel

Cake mix + melted butter = a crispy, crunchy cake addition.

Aug 29, 2024
Cowboy Cookies

Why did my cookies come out flat?

Don't worry: Flat cookies are preventable!

Aug 26, 2024
reverse taring technique on scale with sugar container

A new way to use your old scale

Reverse taring is about to shake up your baking.

Aug 22, 2024
Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Frosting

How to use a scone pan for picture-perfect pastries

A scone pan is the quick and easy solution for perfectly shaped and baked scones.

Aug 21, 2024