technique Posts

Cream of tartar used to whip egg whites

What is cream of tartar? And do I really need it to whip egg whites?

Even a pinch is enough to make a drastic difference.

Feb 27, 2023
Hands dipping pretzels with lye

A baker’s tips for safely working with lye

A serious (but ultimately delicious) baking method

May 20, 2021
Grilling and Roasting Fruit via @kingarthurflour

Grilling and roasting fruit for baking

Turn up the heat to turn up the flavor

Jun 20, 2018
Whisk full of meringue

Meringue rules: What to abide and what to let slide

Some rules were meant to be broken.

May 17, 2018