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  • chocolate sugar cookies on a cutting board

    Is It Okay To Use Self-Rising Flour For Cookies?

    Self-rising flour is often used to make super tender and tasty biscuits. But can you also use it for your sweet and chewy cookies?

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 3 months ago Read More
  • cornbread on plate

    14 Creative Ingredients You Should Be Adding To Cornbread

    Interested in jazzing up that cornbread? From kimchi to pork rinds to pecans, cornbread is a canvas for flavors. We list out our favorites.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 3 months ago Read More
  • pastel cake pops

    How To Make Cake Pops With Leftover Cake

    Don’t let leftover cake go to waste! Here are a few simple steps you can follow to turn it into delicious homemade cake pops, and top decorating tips.

    By Jessica Riggio 3 months ago Read More
  • Stack of chocolate chip cookies

    13 Mistakes That Will Totally Ruin Your Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chocolate chip cookies can be simple yet delicious cookies to bake, but there still can be many mistakes you should avoid when baking them at home.

    By Kyle Grace Trinidad 3 months ago Read More
  • Brownies with chocolate and cocoa powder

    This Umami Powerhouse Rounds Out The Flavor Of Brownies Like You've Never Imagined

    One ingredient you never imagined you could add to brownies will complement chocolate perfectly, adding umami bite while enriching your recipe.

    By Ashlen Wilder 3 months ago Read More
  • Whisk in bowl of butter and sugar being creamed

    Why Some Bakers Swear By Reverse Creaming For Ultra-Tender Cakes

    If you want to ensure your cake comes out of the oven evenly-baked, moist, and super tender, you need to try out the reverse creaming method.

    By Ginny Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • Flour poured into a bowl

    Does It Matter If You Use Bleached Vs Unbleached Flour?

    Separated by the use of chemical additives, whether you use bleached or unbleached flour can affect your baked good in a specific way.

    By Ilene V. Smith 3 months ago Read More
  • Oatmeal cookies piled on baking paper

    Oatmeal Cookies Don't Have To Be Sweet. Give Them A Savory Twist

    There are both sweet and savory oatmeal recipes out there, and the same logic can apply to cookies: Here are the best ways to make savory oatmeal cookies.

    By Tara Bowen 3 months ago Read More
  • An open box of Krispy Kreme donuts sits next to a closed box.

    10 Facts About Krispy Kreme True Donut Fans Need To Know

    With over 350 locations across the U.S., it's likely that you pass by a Krispy Kreme location often. But did you know the interesting history behind the chain?

    By Isabella Kostolni 3 months ago Read More
  • Assortment of frreshly-baked bagels on a grate-style cooling rack

    The Simplest Bagels You'll Ever Make Only Have 2 Ingredients

    You no longer have to carve out an entire morning to bake up a batch of warm and chewy bagels? You can whip up this two-ingredient recipe in under an hour.

    By Crystal Antonace 3 months ago Read More
  • Two croissants on white plate with jam in the background, all on a table

    The Secret To Making Flavorful Bakery-Style Croissants At Home

    Bakery croissants are tall, light, and impossibly flaky, a texture that might seem hard to achieve at home. But it all depends on this one key ingredient.

    By Ilene V. Smith 3 months ago Read More
  • Hands whisking batter

    The Best Egg Substitutes For Your Next Baking Project

    When your fridge is empty and egg prices soar, you might find yourself needing a reliable egg substitute while baking. Here are some of the best options to try.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • Whole grain bread with flour and seeds

    What Makes Graham Flour So Special?

    There are many kinds of flours that skilled bakers use to achieve many different results. Among the more special flours is graham. Here's what you need to know.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • A cake with cracks in it seen from above.

    Why Your Cakes Crack After Baking Them (And How To Fix It)

    Do your cakes always crack after you put them in the oven? There are a few handy tips you can try to make sure you never bake a cracked cake again.

    By Tim Forster 3 months ago Read More
  • Sifting flour into a bowl

    The Big-Name Flour Brand We Ranked The Worst

    If you're shopping for all-purpose flour, you may want to skip this well-known brand, as its low protein percentage isn't ideal for some common baked goods.

    By Ginny Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • Loaf of zucchini bread with slices cut off

    One Easy Technique Gives You Better Zucchini Bread

    If you want the most delicious, moist, and smooth zucchini bread around, here's what to do with your zucchini instead of grating it before you bake.

    By Lauren Dozier 3 months ago Read More
  • Stick of butter in slices

    Why You Should Always Bake With Full-Fat Butter

    If you haven't given the fat percentage of butter too much thought, it's time to start. More butterfat generally means better results when baking. Here's why.

    By S. Ferrari 3 months ago Read More
  • A Trader Joe's bakery section.

    The Trader Joe's Cake Hack For Easy Petit Fours

    Trader Joe's is there for you in so many creations, and another hack is turning a few key ingredients into delicious petit fours for your next party.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 months ago Read More
  • White bowl of butterscotch chips

    Why Your Butterscotch Chips Aren't Melting Properly

    Butterscotch chips may look just like chocolate chips, but they don't always act like them. Here's why you may have trouble melting butterscotch.

    By S. Ferrari 3 months ago Read More
  • Lemon pound cake with zest glaze

    Try Ginger Ale In Your 7 Up Pound Cake For A Surprising Twist

    For spicier take on the classic 7 Up pound cake, consider swapping in a bit of aromatic and fizzy ginger ale soda.

    By Jackson Williams 4 months ago Read More
  • Packages of margarine in a supermarket refrigerator.

    Here's What Happens If You Use Margarine Instead Of Real Butter When Baking

    Whether for dietary or practical reasons, you might be tempted to swap butter for margarine in your bake. Here's what you should know before you do.

    By Tim Forster 4 months ago Read More
  • a wooden spoon being used to pour chocolate batter into a ramekin

    Why Every Baker Needs A Wooden Spoon In Their Kitchen

    Good bakers need an armory of tools to work their magic in the kitchen, and perhaps the most important is the simple wooden spoon. Here's why.

    By Chloe O'Donnell 4 months ago Read More
  • close-up of ina garten

    Ina Garten's Clever Hack For Coring Apples With (Almost) Zero Waste

    While cooking her famous French apple tart, the Barefoot Contessa herself Ina Garten has revealed her genius way of coring apples to reduce waste.

    By Tara Bowen 4 months ago Read More
  • Milk in a pot on the stovetop

    Learn To Scald Milk And Unlock Smoother, Richer Recipes

    Knowing how to scald milk can transform your recipes, and there are so many ways to use it. Here's how to scald it perfectly for the best results.

    By S. Ferrari 4 months ago Read More
  • two slices of cornbread in front of a small dish of honey butter

    Dry, Crumbly Cornbread? Head To Your Pantry For This Popular Canned Ingredient

    If your cornbread falls apart with a little pressure from a butter knife, try adding this canned ingredient to your batter to help it hold together better.

    By Sonora Slater 4 months ago Read More
  • Crumbled fresh yeast sits next to a wooden scoop of dry yeast

    How Does Yeast Actually Work?

    Yeast is one of the first things in your shopping cart when you're planning to make a fluffy loaf of homemade bread. But do you understand how it really works?

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • Rolling pin rolling out raw dough on counter

    What It Means When A Recipe Tells You To 'Dock The Dough'

    If you're baking the perfect pie crust and get to the part of the recipe that asks you to dock your dough, this is everything you need to do.

    By Lauren Dozier 4 months ago Read More
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