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5 Creative Ways to Use Boxed Cake Mix

5 Creative Ways to Use Boxed Cake Mix

Here, kid-friendly recipes that don’t require fancy ingredients.

What’s the Difference Between Active Dry, Instant, and Fresh Yeast?

What’s the Difference Between Active Dry, Instant, and Fresh Yeast?

Because your homemade focaccia is about to be the hottest thing since sliced bread.

5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Bread Maker

5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Bread Maker

And how to fix them to achieve fresh-baked perfection.

6 Major Mistakes You’re Making When Baking Bread, According to One of the World's Top Experts

6 Major Mistakes You’re Making When Baking Bread, According to One of the World's Top Experts

And exactly how to solve each issue.

4 Crave-Worthy Ways to Use Leftover Cake

4 Crave-Worthy Ways to Use Leftover Cake

Because no baked good shall be left behind.

What Is Convection Cooking, and When Should You Use It Over Regular Roasting or Baking?

What Is Convection Cooking, and When Should You Use It Over Regular Roasting or Baking?

Try it a few times. You just might become a fan.

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The Genius Method for Getting a Cake Out of Its Pan in One Piece

The Genius Method for Getting a Cake Out of Its Pan in One Piece

And without a massive crumby mess.

How You Arrange Your Oven Racks Can Make You a Better Cook

How You Arrange Your Oven Racks Can Make You a Better Cook

See also: exactly how to perfect melted cheese on pizza.

9 Tips for Baking the Best Batch of Homemade Brownies

9 Tips for Baking the Best Batch of Homemade Brownies

Cake Decorating Will Calm Your Nerves—Here’s How to Do It Without Any Fancy Ingredients or Tools

Cake Decorating Will Calm Your Nerves—Here’s How to Do It Without Any Fancy Ingredients or Tools

10 Genius Ways to Bake Better Sourdough Bread

10 Genius Ways to Bake Better Sourdough Bread

Science Says Baking Can Help Reduce Stress Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Science Says Baking Can Help Reduce Stress Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Short on Yeast? Here Are 3 Clever Ways You Can Bake Bread Without It

Yeast or no yeast, fresh-baked carbs are the comfort food we all need right now.

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Christina Tosi's Creative Cookie Hacks Will Change the Way You Bake

Christina Tosi's Creative Cookie Hacks Will Change the Way You Bake

The 6 Best Practices for Baking With Fruit, According to a Cookbook Author

The 6 Best Practices for Baking With Fruit, According to a Cookbook Author

How to Stack and Frost a Layer Cake

How To: Assemble and Frost a Layer Cake

How to Prep a Baking Pan

How to Prep a Baking Pan

How to Decorate Sugar Cookies to Perfection

How to Decorate Sugar Cookies to Perfection

Exactly Where To Get Free Cookies On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Plus, Our Favorite Recipes)

Exactly Where To Get Free Cookies On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Plus, Our Favorite Recipes)

Real Simple Cooking School: Baking Pantry Essentials

Real Simple Cooking School: Baking Pantry Essentials

What’s the Difference Between Cake Flour, Bread Flour, Pastry Flour, and All-Purpose Flour?

What’s the Difference Between Cake Flour, Bread Flour, Pastry Flour, and All-Purpose Flour?

I Made the Fluffiest Banana Bread Thanks to This Extra Step

National Banana Bread Day: 1 Smart Hack You Need for Baking

The Difference Between Frosting, Icing and Glaze

The Difference Between Frosting, Icing and Glaze

What Is Royal Icing? Everything You Need to Know About the Sweet Decorating Staple

What Is Royal Icing? Everything You Need to Know About the Sweet Decorating Staple

How to Store Pumpkin Pie

How to Store Pumpkin Pie

How to Tell If Pecan Pie Is Done Without Cutting Into It

How to Tell If Pecan Pie Is Done Without Cutting Into It

Can You Freeze Pumpkin Pie?

Can You Freeze Pumpkin Pie?

6 Press-In Crusts That Are Easy as Pie

6 Press-In Crusts That Are Easy as Pie

The One Pie Pan You Need for Baking Season

The One Pie Pan You Need for Baking Season

This Is What Mindy Kaling Listens to While She Bakes

This Is What Mindy Kaling Listens to While She Bakes

Here’s Why Things Bake Faster in a Darker Pan

Here’s Why Things Bake Faster in a Darker Pan

The Secret to Expertly Baked Cookies Every Time

The Secret to Expertly Baked Cookies Every Time

The Surprising Story Behind Our New Favorite Bread

The Surprising Story Behind Our New Favorite Bread

5 Clever Ways to Win at the Bake Sale

5 Clever Ways to Win at the Bake Sale

These Gorgeous Succulent Cakes Are a Plant-Lover’s Dream Come True

These Gorgeous Succulent Cakes Are a Plant-Lover’s Dream Come True

The One Sweet Thing About This Endless Election

The One Sweet Thing About This Endless Election

The Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder, So You Can Finally Stop Confusing Them

The Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder, So You Can Finally Stop Confusing Them

3-Layer Magic Cake Is Surprisingly Simple to Make

3-Layer Magic Cake Is Surprisingly Simple to Make