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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More
  • Raspberry muffin on a plate

    The Easiest Muffin Liner Substitute Is Right In Front Of You

    There's nothing worse than setting up to make muffins, only to realize you're all out of liners, but fortunately there's a very simple solution for that.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • cornbread squares stacked on a white plate

    Why You Should Make Your Next Batch Of Cornbread In The Air Fryer

    Though the cast iron skillet may be the traditional choice for a batch of cornbread, your air fryer can get some pretty tasty results.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz Read More
  • Bowl of flour with grains

    Can You Heat-Treat Flour In The Microwave?

    Surprisingly, most flour is considered a raw food. It needs to be heat-treated before it can be safely eaten, but is it safe to heat-treat it at home?

    By Julia Mullaney Read More
  • A bowl of cocoa powder surrounded by cacao beans.

    The Chalky Dark Chocolate To Avoid Buying At The Grocery Store

    Texture can be a major part of enjoyment when it comes to chocolate, and one dark chocolate bar stood out for its chalky texture.

    By Eugenia Lazaris Read More
  • A slice of cheesecake with caramel sauce drizzle

    How To Save A Separated Caramel Sauce

    Caramel can be tough to make, but if it separates halfway through the process, there are still ways to salvage it. Here's what to try.

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • Baked cinnamon rolls with icing

    The Unexpected Ingredient Martha Stewart Uses For Light And Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls

    If you're looking to upgrade your cinnamon rolls and make them the fluffiest they've ever been, you need this unexpected ingredient approved by Martha Stewart.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • Milk pouring into a bowl of batter with a whisk

    Does The Milk's Fat Content Matter For Baking?

    What if your baking recipe calls for milk, but the only kind you have in your fridge is skim? Will that still do the trick? Here's what to know.

    By Lauren Dozier Read More
  • cornbread on a china plate

    Yes, You Can Use Your Slow Cooker For Cornbread. Here's How

    Cornbread doesn't have to be made in just a cast iron skillet. Instead, turn to your slow cooker for the most decadent slice of cornbread.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz Read More
  • Duff Goldman against a black backdrop

    The Light, Crispy Secret Behind Duff Goldman's Cheeseburger Buns

    If you want to change up your cheeseburger game, consider trying the same type of crispy, chewy bun that Duff Goldman uses.

    By Raven Brunner Read More
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