I agree! I like to think of the comments section (and all the replies from the helpful folks at KAB) as an essential part of a recipe. So I never bake anything unless I’ve read through the comments section, as well. You’re so right that you can find the best tips and tricks (and learn what to avoid) from fellow KAB bakers!
The info from others is so helpful that I’ll often copy/paste or take a screenshot of a comment or suggestion, just to keep the information in my own notes. And it never fails that I’ll have a question about something (substitutions/changes usually), and will find that someone else here has either asked about or or tried the very same thing.
Even as an experienced baker (30+ years) I’ll often notice that I’ve read a through recipe (well, skimmed through in many cases), but something won’t necessarily occur to me or click in my mind until I encounter a mention in the comments section. So reading comments really helps me develop a more comprehensive understanding of a recipe. After reading what everyone shares here, I’m better able to understand what could go wrong at a particular step if I’m not mindful, or what I’d like to try that may be different... or I’ll remember something like, “oh yes, they said this dough would come together very quickly,” which can often feel like encouragement that the recipe is proceeding as it should.
So a big THANK YOU to the KAB team, and to all of you out there who take the time to share your tips and experiences here in the comments! Thank you for helping me become a better baker!

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