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  • Stuffed chocolate chip cookies

    How To Make Stuffed Cookies With Store-Bought Dough

    The basic strategy for building a stuffed cookie is pretty simple. Grab your favorite frozen cookie dough from the store and ingredients to fill it with.

    By Buffy Naillon Read More
  • Dark chocolate bar

    Save Your Money And Avoid This Vegan Chocolate Bar We Ranked The Worst

    If you're on the hunt for a deliciously sweet vegan chocolate bar that doesn't break the bank, here's a brand you should skip, plus a couple of alternatives.

    By Ashlen Wilder Read More
  • A collection of cookies and flour

    16 Common Baking Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cookies

    Cookies may seem easy enough to make at home, but there are many common pitfalls. Here are 16 to avoid next time you want to back a batch in your kitchen.

    By Sarah Moore Read More
  • Eggs, flour, and milk

    Do Fresh Eggs Make A Difference In Baking?

    Farm fresh eggs are typically the best, but what about for baking? Here's what you'll need to know about the egg freshness when it comes to baked goods.

    By Julia Mullaney Read More
  • overhead shot of tray of cinnamon rolls

    The Trader Joe's Hack That Gives You Easy Cinnamon Rolls

    Craving homemade cinnamon rolls without all the hassle? Run to Trader Joe's and try this quick and easy hack. Here's how.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green Read More
  • Glass of milk next to powdered milk

    What Adding Milk Powder Can Do For Your Baked Goods

    Milk powder might not be the first ingredient you think to add into your baked goods, but it certainly makes a difference to both savory and sweet items.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • A stack of rosemary focaccia is displayed.

    The Best And Worst Flours For Focaccia According To An Expert

    Making focaccia bread offers up some opportunities to get creative, but the one ingredient you need to pay attention to is the type of flour you use.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • beef pot pie with perfectly crimped crust

    Make Your Pie Instagram-Worthy With This 2-Step Crimping Hack

    You can achieve a traditional crimped crust in a third the time using nothing more than your fingers and some old-fashioned ingenuity with this genius hack.

    By Tara Bowen Read More
  • various kitchen tools on checkered cloth

    19 Surprisingly Useful Baking Tools You Probably Don't Own

    There are many useful baking tools that you may not already have in your collection. Here are 19 of the ones you might be missing but could benefit from.

    By Tysen Ling Read More
  • grating chocolate on a cutting board

    The Trick To Grating Chocolate Without Causing A Melted Mess

    Grating chocolate can lead to a melted mess, but it doesn't have to be this way. We've got the cool trick to help you get perfect, solid shavings.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Bowls of various candies that one might keep in their pantry

    Upgrade Your Store-Bought Cookie Dough By Raiding Your Pantry

    Thinking of taking your unused, store-bought cookie dough to the next level? All you need to do is check your pantry for things you can combine with it.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • Spoonful of baking soda

    The Best Substitutes For Baking Soda When You're Out Of Baking Powder Too

    While baking soda and baking powder are somewhat interchangeable in recipes in a pinch, what can you do for a leavening agent when you're out of both?

    By Emmy Schneider-Green Read More
  • Dropping cookie dough on parchment

    When To Use Parchment Paper When Baking Cookies

    Many bakers swear by parchment paper in all of their cookie recipes, but make sure to only use the handy pan liner in these specific situations.

    By S. Ferrari Read More
  • A lovely cherry pie beside a plate topped with crumbs from a finished piece.

    What To Keep In Mind When Baking A Pie With Frozen Fruit

    You don't need canned or fresh fruit to bake a delicious pie. The frozen stuff will work just fine, so long as you remember these tips for a successful bake.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • A glass of stout beer next to slices of chocolate cake on a table

    Add Stout Beer To Your Chocolate Cakes For A Moist And Flavorful Bite

    Make your next chocolate cake even more decadent by including a stout in your batter. Here's how to add the beer, and why it works so well with chocolate.

    By Rachel Shulhafer Haeseley Read More
  • Steak and ale pie with crust cut open on blue plate

    What's The Best Beer For Steak And Ale Pies?

    The flavor of your steak and ale pie will rely a lot on the kind of ale you choose, so make sure you know the best beer to buy before you start baking.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • cocoa powder and chocolate chunks on dark stone tray

    How To Tell If Your Cocoa Powder Is High-Quality

    If you love adding cocoa powder to your desserts, you should know that some cocoa powders just taste better than others. Here's why.

    By Megan Lim Read More
  • Scraping vanilla seeds from pod

    Vanilla Caviar Is The Secret To Deeper, Richer Desserts (Without Any Fish Necessary)

    You may have heard of vanilla flavor, extract, and bean paste. But did you know that there's also vanilla caviar that you can use to make more intense desserts?

    By Ashlen Wilder Read More
  • Tray of focaccia bread with herbs

    Keep Decorated Focaccia Toppings Vibrant With This Key Technique

    There's a technique to topping focaccia with ingredients that look as good and vibrant as they taste. We spoke to expert and here's what they had to say.

    By Jonathan Kesh Read More
  • Paul Hollywood sitting and laughing on stage

    Paul Hollywood's Top Tip To Avoid Sticky Hands While Kneading Dough

    Stop falling victim to hands covered in sticky dough. The master baker's tip will save you a lot of hassle without ruining your dough's texture.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • Focaccia with tomatoes and rosemary

    Avoid This Simple Mistake For Better Decorated Focaccia

    Focaccia is relatively simple to make, but it can still be tricky to get right. Here's how to keep your toppings in tip top shape, according to an expert.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • Brushing oil onto baked focaccia bread

    The Ideal Baking Temperature For Focaccia

    To give your focaccia a crisp brown crust with fluffy insides, it's important to nail the baking temperature. So, we reached out to an expert for their advice.

    By Ashlen Wilder Read More
  • decorated cookies

    Border Vs Flood Icing: What's The Difference When Decorating Cookies?

    If you're decorating homemade cookies, here's what you need to know about border icing and flood icing.

    By Chloe O'Donnell Read More
  • Freshly baked focaccia

    An Expert's Advice To Help You To Tell When Your Focaccia Is Finished

    If you want to bake focaccia but you're worried about getting it right, here's how to tell when to take your loaf out of the oven, according to an expert.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • Brownie surrounded by other brownies

    For Fudgier Brownies Reach For One Canned Ingredient

    If you like your brownies moist and fudgy rather than chewy, fluffy, or cakey, fold this thick liquid into the batter. The results will be gooier than ever.

    By Julia Mullaney Read More
  • Egg carton with baking ingredients

    The Mistake To Avoid When Substituting For Eggs In Vegan Recipes

    Eggs are a tricky ingredient to swap in vegan recipes. We spoke to an expert for his advice, and here's what he has to say about substituting eggs.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • Holding up a pie crust in a pan

    The Best Flour For Pie Crust Dough Comes Down To Protein

    If you're looking to achieve the perfect pie dough every time, just make sure you're choosing a type of flour with the right amount of protein.

    By S. Ferrari Read More
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