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  • Variety of bagels on baking sheet

    Here's How To Tell When Your Bagel Dough's Bulk Fermentation Is Finished

    Making bagels at home means ensuring all the steps in the process are completed. This is how to tell when your bagel dough's bulk fermentation is finished.

    By Craig Mattson 15 hours ago Read More
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    The Best Flour For Bagels With The Perfect Texture

    When making your own bagels, that perfect, dense texture is likely one of your top goals. One type of flour will yield the results you're looking for.

    By Tim Forster 16 hours ago Read More
  • raspberry flummery in stemmed glasses

    Mix Evaporated Milk And Jell-O Together For An Old-School Dessert You'll Love

    This simple two-ingredient dessert combines pantry staples for a creamy, dreamy treat that promises plenty of nostalgic enjoyment.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 19 hours ago Read More
  • Assortment of baked foods

    Make Your Bakes 10x Better With This Fruit You Probably Haven't Considered Before

    Baking with fruit is a practice old as the art itself. This surprising fruit is a delicious option for adding natural sweetness and flavor to any dessert.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 19 hours ago Read More
  • Julia Child smiling

    The Egg Technique Julia Child Used For Fudgy Brownies

    Brownies can be made with a few different textures depending on how you approach them. For fudgy brownies, Julia Child would employ this egg-based technique.

    By Allie Fasanella 21 hours ago Read More
  • Almond croissants

    Frangipane, Almond Cream, And Almond Paste: How To Know What Your Recipe Needs

    If you're looking to bake something with a delicious almond filling, it's important to know the difference between your frangipane and your almond paste.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 1 day ago Read More
  • bowl of fresh whipped cream on a table

    Stabilize Your Whipped Cream With This Simple Addition

    For a whipped cream topping that lasts longer than a few hours and doesn't fall flat, use this other dairy ingredient to help stabilize it.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 2 days ago Read More
  • Freshly made brownies

    The Best Boxed Brownie Mix Is Nearly Flawless (Except For This One Thing)

    We ranked some of the best boxed brownie mixes out there, and there was one clear winner. Though it too has a fault, it's not enough to be a deal-breaker.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 2 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten holding a microphone.

    Ina Garten Adds These 3 Chocolates To Her Chocolate Loaf Cake, And So Should You

    The Barefoot Contessa elevates a simple chocolate loaf cake into a truly decadent dessert using three different forms of chocolate in her recipe.

    By Betsy Parks 3 days ago Read More
  • Three layer magic cake with confectioners sugar on top

    This 'Magic Cake' Creates 3 Delicious Layers From One Simple Batter. Here's How

    This French magic cake will make you feel like a professional baker with its simple yet impressive recipe, which creates three layers out of thin air.

    By Jaime Jacques 3 days ago Read More
  • A bundt cake decorated with white icing with a slice missing

    Bundt Cakes Are The Easiest Way To Impress With Minimal Effort

    If you're baking for a crowd, decorating a cake can be a daunting task. Luckily, bundt cakes can save the day. Here's why it's worth it to make a bundt cake.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 3 days ago Read More
  • Several bagels are sliced and arranged on a wooden board.

    Can You Use Fast-Rising Yeast In Place Of Instant For Bagels?

    When making bagels from scratch, you might be wondering if fast-rising yeast will have a major impact on the homemade baked goods compared to the instant stuff.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 days ago Read More
  • Buttermilk biscuits on a board

    Pickle Biscuits Take A Classic Crispy Chicken Breakfast Sandwich From Good To Great

    Don't just add pickle slices to your chicken breakfast sandwich to give it a little tang; mix pickles into your biscuit batter with complementary ingredients.

    By Tony Cooper 4 days ago Read More
  • Cut peaches in a bowl

    The 3-Ingredient Peach Cake You'll Want To Make Year-Round

    If you're looking for a simple summertime dessert, a three-ingredient peach dump cake will have you in and out of the kitchen with minimal effort.

    By Jenna Rapsis 4 days ago Read More
  • Freshly baked peach cobbler in a white dish

    How To Pick The Right Peaches For Deliciously Juicy Summer Cobblers

    As the weather heats up, it's time to start baking delicious cobblers. If peach is your fruit of choice, here's how to pick the best ones for your dish.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 5 days ago Read More
  • various desserts on display

    15 3-Ingredient Dessert Ideas You'll Be Making On Repeat

    Need some simple dessert ideas that don't take too long or too many ingredients? We've got some tasty three-ingredient dessert ideas you'll love.

    By Tysen Ling 5 days ago Read More
  • Molly Baz talking

    The Smart Finishing Move Molly Baz Uses To Level Up Her Cookie Game

    Molly Baz has created some of the most decadent cookie recipes on the internet, and she has a finishing touch that boosts the flavor and look of her treats.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 6 days ago Read More
  • bright 70's dessert scene

    The Old-School Cake From The '70s That Deserves A Major Comeback

    Style is cyclical, and favorites from decades past will always come back into favor. We're dying to bring back this sweet treat from the 1970s.

    By Jessica Riggio 6 days ago Read More
  • A confused baker holding a cook book and looking at a table of ingredients and equipment

    The Easy Way To Avoid Losing Track Of Measurements While Baking

    If done right, baking yields crave-worthy, decadent treats. But inaccurate measurements can throw that off, which is where this tip on staying organized helps.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 6 days ago Read More
  • A pastelito stuffed with quince

    The Oven Temperature Tip That Will Ensure Your Pastelitos Bake Evenly

    Baking pastelitos evenly is no different from baking other types of puff pastry goods. You have to be exacting. Using this oven temperature tip can help.

    By Adam Raphael 6 days ago Read More
  • Photo of chocolate being melted

    The Actual Difference Between Melting And Tempering Chocolate

    While melting chocolate isn't completely independent of tempering, they are ultimately distinct processes. Here's what distinguishes the two and how to do them.

    By David Bugg 7 days ago Read More
  • An aisle of bakeware in a retail store

    We'd Absolutely Avoid Buying This Brand Of Bakeware If You're Looking For Longevity

    We recently ranked a handful of bakeware brands, and one in particular was our least favorite. Here's why you should avoid purchasing from this company.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 8 days ago Read More
  • Vanilla cupcakes with pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles on a round wooden serving board

    Giving Out Cupcakes As Party Favors? Elevate The Look With Mason Jars

    Perfect for birthdays or dinner festivities with friends, combine sweet treats with party favors by building deconstructed cupcakes in Mason jars.

    By Crystal Antonace 8 days ago Read More
  • A slice of spice cake with walnuts on top.

    Carrot Cake Vs Spice Cake: What's The Difference?

    Carrot cake and spice cake share a lot of similarities and embrace a ton of robust flavors, but there are some key distinctions between these classic sweets.

    By M Lavelle 8 days ago Read More
  • Pie crust on a table surrounded by ingredients

    Grab This Store-Bought Chocolate Snack For An Easy No-Bake Pie Crust

    Pie crust isn't usually the star of baked goods, but with this deliciously chocolatey store-bought snack it may steal the show from whatever filling you choose.

    By Jenna Rapsis 9 days ago Read More
  • Italian sandwich on Puccia bread

    The Italian Bread You Need For A Grab-And-Go Sandwich

    The best sandwich is one that's easy to eat without making a mess. Not only is this Italian bread tasty, but it's a great vehicle for your favorite fillings.

    By Julia Mullaney 9 days ago Read More
  • an overheat shot of chocolate brownies with a crispy top

    The Boxed Brownie Mix That Literally Left A Foul Taste In Our Mouths

    We ranked the best boxed brownie mixes and there was one that left us rather disappointed. Subpar in both flavor and texture, it simply didn't meet the mark.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 9 days ago Read More
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