Tips and Techniques Posts

Dough windowpane

What is the windowpane test for bread dough?

How to perform this simple test — and why it matters.

Oct 14, 2022
brown eggs in a cardboard box

Things bakers know: Yes, you can freeze eggs for baking

A simple solution for excess eggs.

Oct 5, 2022
Chocolate cake in 6" round pan

How and why to turn (almost) any cake recipe into 6-inch mini cakes

Mini cakes are easy to make — and perfect for sharing.

Sep 28, 2022
Collage of Tara and selected bread tools

Sourdough star Tara Jensen's essential bread tools

From old favorites to new crushes, here are her recommendations for your best bread yet.

Sep 26, 2022
Baker mixing bread dough next to open bag of bread flour

Does bread flour really make a difference in your bread? (The answer is yes.)

Here's why you should always reach for the flour a recipe calls for.

Sep 22, 2022
Bag of dried buttermilk

Why you should be keeping dried buttermilk in your pantry

Not only is the shelf-stable powder convenient – it’s also great for baking.

Sep 14, 2022
Baking School cookbook on a baking work surface

How writing this book made me a better baker

Our new Baking School cookbook is packed with tips to change your baking game.

Sep 13, 2022
Heavy cream being poured over a pan of risen cinnamon rolls prior to baking.

One ingredient that makes cinnamon rolls even better

How to make your rolls softer, richer, and more delicious than ever.

Sep 7, 2022
Bagels, baked in an Ooni oven

How to make bagels in the Ooni

A baker's tips for live-fired success.

Sep 5, 2022
Cake being depanned.

The baking trials: What's the best way to prep your cake pan to prevent sticking?

We tested a dozen options. Here’s the best one.

Aug 29, 2022
Hands cracking two eggs against each other

Things bakers know: A better way to crack eggs

You probably don’t think about your egg-cracking method, but you should.

Aug 25, 2022
Braided bread dough in loaf pan, with visible indention from poke test

How to tell if bread dough has risen enough

Nail your proof with these simple steps.

Aug 22, 2022
Square slices of chocolate rye coffeecake

Streusel is the secret weapon you can stash in your freezer

Make one big batch, then instantly upgrade (almost) any bake.

Aug 17, 2022
Instant yeast being measured

Things bakers know: Instant yeast is superior to active dry. Here’s why.

Speed, price, ease of use — and results.

Aug 15, 2022
Air fryer pizza

How to make pizza in the air fryer

And 3 good reasons why you should.

Aug 8, 2022
Hands mixing bread dough

The King Arthur guide to baking on a budget

How to bake more while spending less.

Aug 3, 2022
Sets of measuring spoons used to measuring cinnamon

Things bakers know: There’s a right (and wrong) way to use measuring spoons

7 tips for optimizing your measuring experience.

Jul 27, 2022
Chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles

How to host a fundraising bake sale

Everything you need to organize a baking fundraiser and raise a lot of dough.

Jul 25, 2022
Ingredients for chocolate cake being added to a stand mixer bowl

What if I forgot to add salt (or eggs, or sugar!) to my cake batter?

How to save your cake after you’ve left out an ingredient.

Jul 22, 2022
Layer cake, slices on plate.

8 reasons your cakes turn out dry

Preventing dry cake is easier than you think.

Jul 14, 2022
Chopping Berries Food Processor Complete

Things bakers know: This quick tip makes chopping berries a breeze

A freezer and food processor save the day.

Jul 13, 2022
Fruit cobbler being baked over a campfire

Baking outdoors this summer? Here’s where to start.

A beginner’s guide to baking over a fire, including the best recipes to try.

Jul 11, 2022
Chocolate cake topped with malted milk powder

How malted milk powder unlocks the nostalgic sweetness of my childhood

And makes more flavorful scones, cakes, and pastries.

Jul 7, 2022
Fraisage Crust

What is fraisage, and how do I use it for flaky pie dough?

Never doubt Julia Child.

Jul 6, 2022