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  • Evaporated milk on a supermarket shelf

    The Crucial Step To Using Evaporated Milk As A Substitute For Milk

    If you're in a pinch and need a quick milk substitute for a recipe, all you need to do is grab a can of evaporated milk and some water and you're in luck.

    By Catherine Nyorani August 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Pouring flour into a bowl

    Here's What Happens When You Use Old Or Expired Flour To Make Bread

    If you have some flour you think is old or expired, you might be wondering if you can still use it to make bread. Here's what happens if you do.

    By Jolee Sullivan August 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Pumpkin pie

    Upgrade Any Fall Dessert With Bourbon-Infused Whipped Cream

    Add some fall magic to your next dessert or hot drink with some bourbon-infused whipped cream. You'll love it even if you don't drink bourbon!

    By Kathryn Steane August 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Marcus Samuelsson smiling

    Marcus Samuelsson Swears By A Simple Pan Swap For Cornbread

    Cornbread is an essential comfort food. When chef Marcus Samuelsson makes the elite side dish, he insists on using a particular kind of pan.

    By Sarah Lintakoon August 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands holding oatmeal raisin cookies

    Bake Delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies With Duff Goldman's Pro-Tip

    These tips from Duff Goldman will help you avoid oatmeal cookies that taste and feel like granola bars, and instead give you a moist, chewy final product.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley August 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Tiered fruit-filled cake slice with pink frosting

    Borrow An Ingredient From Your Bar Cart For Moister Cakes

    Nobody likes dry cake. If you want to keep your precious home-baked goods nice and moist, the best solution is an essential cocktail ingredient.

    By Ann Meyer August 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Freshly-baked loaves of bread

    The Hardest Bread Baking Step And How To Get It Right

    Many people consider bread baking a science, but when it comes to the proofing stage, things are more intuitive than you'd think. Here's how to get it right.

    By Tim Forster August 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • tray of croissants going into oven

    Ditch Your Puff Pastry For Gluten-Free Rice Paper Croissants

    TikTok is full of amazing culinary hacks that can revolutionize your diet. Rice paper croissants are the platform's latest invention and they look delicious.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green August 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Walt Disney World park sign

    The Under-The-Radar Bakery Behind Disney World's Most Magical Cakes

    Disney World offers tons of tasty treats, from eclairs to ice cream. But only one little-known Disney Springs bakery serves up cake fit for a princess.

    By Sarah Lintakoon August 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced focaccia with oil

    Store-Bought Pizza Dough Is The Secret To The Easiest Focaccia Of Your Life

    Focaccia is popular staple when it comes to Italian baked breads, but you can enjoy this delicious bread with this simple hack that will save you time prepping.

    By Emery Pearson August 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Cherry blossom close-up

    Make Your Cake Look Like Cherry Blossom Trees Inside With A Simple Trick

    Decorating a cake's exterior is important, but with a super simple technique, you can make the baked good's cross-section look like cherry blossoms.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green August 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Thin Mint cookies

    Ritz Cracker Thin Mints Taste Like The Real Thing And Only Require 2 Ingredients

    You can make your very own DIY version of Thin Mints from just two ingredients. Whip up a batch for occasions when you feel a sweet tooth coming on.

    By Kathryn Steane August 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Milk poured over tres leches

    Evaporated Milk Vs Sweetened Condensed Milk: What They Are And When You Should Use Them

    Evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk are often lumped together, but they're very different. One is sugary sweet and one has no added sugar at all.

    By Chloe O'Donnell August 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Piece of brownie cake with hazelnuts

    The Extra Step You Need Before Baking With Hazelnuts

    Whether you include hazelnuts as simple add-ins or as one of the main ingredients in a dessert, some critical work needs to go into preparing them for the bake.

    By Catherine Nyorani August 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Artisan sourdough bread and bannetons

    Why You Need A Banneton To Bake Perfect Bread

    Implementing a banneton into your bread-making routine will help your dough rise into a beautiful shape and create the perfect crusty skin for your bread.

    By Catherine Nyorani August 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Cream cheese brownies

    The Office Supply You Might Need For Accident-Free Bakes

    Parchment paper is tricky to nestle inside of a tin, but binder clips are here to save the day. Here's what you need to know before you try this hack at home.

    By Kathryn Steane August 17th, 2024 Read More
  • sweet potato crème brûlée

    Reinvent Your Crème Brûlée By Making It Inside A Sweet Potato

    This Japanese spin on the classic French dessert is making the rounds on social media. Not only is it delicious, but its deceptively simple to make at home.

    By Allie Ward August 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Fresh and canned fruits

    13 Canned Fruits You Should Have In Your Pantry

    Canned fruits should be a staple of your pantry. From creating elegant fruit cocktails to delectable cobblers in any season, we're here to explain why

    By Emily M Alexander August 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Mary Berry smiling

    Mary Berry's Go-To Technique To Soften Butter Quickly

    One of the easiest mistakes a home baker can make is using butter that isn't soft enough. Luckily, Mary Berry has a simple technique to soften it quickly.

    By Kathryn Steane August 12th, 2024 Read More
  • A slice of pumpkin cheesecake

    The Difference Between Cream Cheese Pie And Cheesecake

    If you thought that cream cheese pie and cheesecake were the same, you'd be incorrect. There are some major differences between the desserts.

    By Buffy Naillon August 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Christina Tosi press photo

    Butter Vs Shortening: Christina Tosi Weighs In On What's Best For Pie Crust

    Christina Tosi, the chef and founder behind Milk Bar, knows the secret to baking unforgettable pie crusts. Here's her advice on which fats to use for flakiness.

    By Elias Nash August 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Cheese souffle in ramekin

    The Baking Soda Swap You Need For Lofty, Cloud-Like Bakes

    While baking is a science that requires specific techniques and ingredients, sometimes a good baking soda swap can help create an even fluffier bake.

    By Catherine Nyorani August 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced view of black forest cake

    The Plate Hack For Perfect Cake Layers Every Time

    Crafting perfectly even, exact cake layers can be incredibly challenging regardless of skill but this surprisingly simple plate hack makes it a total breeze.

    By Catherine Nyorani August 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Sugar crust on yellow bundt cake

    Give Your Cakes A Delicious Crust With One Simple Swap

    A homemade cake baked with love is a beautiful thing, but you can give the dessert a major textural upgrade by making one super easy substitution.

    By Tracy Chabala August 11th, 2024 Read More
  • 00 flour bags and dough

    What Is 00 Flour And Why Does Your Recipe Call For It

    00 flour has unique characteristics and specific uses, and they range wider than you might think. Here is what to know about using it in pizza and baking.

    By Kyle Grace Trinidad August 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookies on a drying rack

    3 Tips For Extra Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you prefer your chocolate chip cookies to be thick and chewy rather than crumbly or crisp, we asked one cookie expert for some help on how to get there.

    By Camryn Teder August 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Key lime pie with whipped piping and lime slices

    3 Secret Ingredients That Make Key Lime Pie Taste Even Better

    While people love the refreshing tang of key lime pie, chef Christina Tosi recommends adding three secret ingredients to make your pie even more delicious.

    By Ann Meyer August 8th, 2024 Read More
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