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  • Slice of chocolate layer cake

    Why You Don't Want A Completely Clean Toothpick Test For Chocolate Cake

    When in doubt, the toothpick test is reliable for determining whether your chocolate cake is done. It's important, however, to avoid dry toothpicks. Here's why.

    By Catherine Nyorani April 16th, 2024 Read More
  • sourdough and starter

    How To Rehydrate Dried Sourdough Starter To Start Your Baking

    There's nothing better than fresh baked sourdough bread. The process may seem intimidating, but rehydrating dried sourdough starter is relatively simple.

    By Peggy Aoki April 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Chocolate sauce drizzled over profiteroles

    Cold Butter Is Key For A Thicker Chocolate Sauce

    If your homemade chocolate sauce seems to always turn out too runny, don't despair. You can thicken it up with a couple cubes of cold butter.

    By Sylvia Tomczak April 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Biscuit mixes with biscuits

    12 Store-Bought Biscuit Mixes, Ranked

    Not all biscuit mixes are created equal. To help you find the best of the best of the store-bought ones out there, we baked and tasted boxed biscuit mixes.

    By Sara Klimek April 15th, 2024 Read More
  • close up of Ina Garten

    The Time Management Tip Ina Garten Swears By When Making Cake

    Use this simple tip from celebrity cook Ina Garten to save yourself time in the baking process and ensure you're serving up fresh cake and frosting every time.

    By Luna Regina April 14th, 2024 Read More
  • flakey buttermilk biscuits on a cooling rack

    Why You Should Add Hard-Boiled Egg To Your Biscuit Dough

    It's a baker's dream to make a batch of perfectly soft and delicious biscuits and with this hard-boiled egg trick, the dream will become reality.

    By Julia Holland April 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Pile of animal crackers

    15 Creative Ways To Use Animal Crackers

    Ever wonder how you can incorporate animal crackers into your diet more? Well, we've racked up a few ways to enjoy it in cakes, ice cream, and more!

    By Sara Klimek April 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Chocolate souffle

    The Egg White Trick To Take Chocolate Soufflés To The Next Level (Literally)

    The perfect chocolate soufflé is within your grasp. All you have to do is follow our simple tip to achieve maximum rise and utterly airy deliciousness.

    By Catherine Nyorani April 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Bowls of sorbet

    10 Mistakes To Avoid When Making A Refreshing Sorbet

    Sorbet made right is hard to beat. But there are a lot of ways in which you can mess it up along the way. Here are some common sorbet-making mistakes to avoid.

    By Bonnie Hearn Hill April 13th, 2024 Read More
  • ricotta cheese in bowl

    Why You Should Strain Store-Bought Ricotta Before Using It In Baked Goods

    Ricotta can be a superhero for your baked goods if you know how to use it properly, a process which begins with a thorough straining.

    By Emma Segrest April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • cream cheese frosting being whipped

    The Simple Ratio To Follow When Making Cream Cheese Frosting

    Forget the pre-packaged store-bought frosting and whip up your own from scratch. Cream cheese frosting is easy as long as you know the proper ratio to follow.

    By Emma Segrest April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • chocolate chip skillet cookie

    Why Proper Preheating Is Essential For Skillet Cookies

    A perfectly baked skillet cookie is a masterpiece to both the eyes and the taste buds. But it can all go awry if you forget to properly preheat your skillet.

    By John Tolley April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Buttermilk biscuits

    Is European Butter The Secret To Better Biscuits?

    You've got a wide range of options when it comes to butter and baking, and it's the end result you're looking for that will determine which you pick.

    By Sylvia Tomczak April 11th, 2024 Read More
  • decorating top of pie with lattice crust

    4 Ways To Decorate Your Pies Using Leftover Crust

    From decorating the pie with fun cutout designs to cutting out peekaboo holes to creating fancy rims and elegant braids, the possibilities are endless.

    By Kat Lieu April 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Hand adds chia seeds to water

    How To Sub Out Egg Whites With Chia Seeds In A Pinch

    Whether you want to avoid them or ran out of eggs and don't feel like running out to the store, an easy way to substitute egg whites is to use chia seeds.

    By Nikki Munoz April 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Cake slice on plate

    Ricotta Cheese Is Your Secret For An Ultra Moist Boxed Cake

    There's no shame in using a boxed cake mix as a shortcut instead of baking a cake from scratch. Still, there are many ways to boost the boxed recipe.

    By Nikki Munoz April 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Cookies with serving utensil

    16 Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Homemade Cookies, According To Pastry Experts

    Making any of these common mistakes may lead to homemade cookies that are far from the sweet, soft treats you intended to bake. Here's how to avoid them.

    By Sara Klimek April 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Dried grape seed flour in bowl

    Supplement Your Baking Flour With Grape Seed Flour For A Unique Flavor

    Grape seed flour is full of flavor, and can lend a more unique flavor to your baked goods that you would normally use typical baking four in.

    By Sylvia Tomczak April 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Preparing large rectangular casserole

    16 Casserole Mistakes You Want To Avoid Making, According To A Trained Chef

    Casseroles aren't the most demanding of meals, but there are plenty of ways your dish can turn out less than ideal. Here's how to avoid these common mistakes.

    By Fred Decker April 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Loaves of sourdough bread and bowls

    The Flour Tip For A Lighter Loaf Of Sourdough

    Baking your own loaf of sourdough sounds complicated, but it's easier than you think. Just make sure to follow this tip with your flour and you'll do great.

    By Elizabeth Okosun April 9th, 2024 Read More
  • stack of oatmeal cookies

    Tasty Upgrades That Will Make Oatmeal Cookies Irresistible

    Enhancing your oatmeal cookies can be as simple as sprinkling in spices and adding chocolate chips, or as complex as toasting the oats and browning the butter.

    By Julia Duda April 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten poses at event

    The Store-Bought Ingredient Ina Garten Adds To Banana Bread For A Little Crunch

    If you love banana bread but think that it needs more of a crunch, then you need to know about Ina Garten's store-bought addition: granola.

    By Nikki Munoz April 8th, 2024 Read More
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    Saltines Are The Chocolate Chip Cookie Topping You Never Knew You Needed

    Saltines are an easy way to achieve that saltiness while also adding an extra crunch to your next batch of cookies thanks to the nature of the cracker.

    By Nikki Munoz April 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Buckeye candy

    The Sweet Peanut Butter Swap For Unbelievably Delicious Buckeyes

    Chocolate-dipped, peanut butter-filled Buckeyes are a beloved confection, but try this alternative filling idea to take them to entirely new flavor territory.

    By Peggy Aoki April 8th, 2024 Read More
  • cutting sourdough

    Why You Need To Be Gentle When Working With Your Sourdough

    If you've gone to the considerable trouble of making delicious homemade sourdough bread, don't spoil it by being too violent with your beautiful dough.

    By Michelle Welsch April 7th, 2024 Read More
  • hand cutting a tall chocolate cake

    The Cutting Technique That Makes Serving Up Large Cakes A Breeze

    While you may leave the complicated cake cutting to professional bakers, there's a technique that makes serving up large, round cakes a breeze.

    By Julia Holland April 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Vegan vanilla cupcakes

    Coconut Milk Is Key For A Deliciously Creamy Vegan Frosting

    Sticking to a vegan diet doesn't mean you have to leave sweet, frosted cupcakes behind. With vegan butter and milk alternatives, the same taste is within reach.

    By Anna Staropoli April 6th, 2024 Read More
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