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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.

10 Genius Ways to Bake Better Sourdough Bread

10 Genius Ways to Bake Better Sourdough Bread

You have a starter. What should you do next?

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

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.

How to Store Pumpkin Pie

How to Store Pumpkin Pie

Whether it’s homemade or store-bought, learn how to store pumpkin pie the safest way so you can enjoy your leftovers for as long as possible.

10 Clever Ways to Use Sugar Cookie Dough

10 Clever Ways to Use Sugar Cookie Dough

Treats that are anything but cookie-cutter.

6 Easy Cookie Packaging Ideas

6 Easy Cookie Packaging Ideas

Try these pretty presentations to turn ordinary cookies into gorgeous giftables.

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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?

How is cake flour different from pastry flour? What makes bread flour and all-purpose flour distinct? Can you substitute one type of flour for another? If so, how? We sifted through the details to find out the answers to these questions and more.

5 Effective Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking

5 Effective Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking

All of these options are vegan, so if you’re baking for someone with an egg allergy or dietary restriction, or have simply run out of eggs, you’re in luck.

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

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

The Ultimate Guide to Baking Substitutions

The Ultimate Guide to Baking Substitutions

Essential How-tos

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

Here’s an easy way to tell if your pecan pie is done and ready to come out of the oven. Plus, information about how long pecan pie is good for.

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9 Healthy (and Delicious!) Ways to Hack Your Desserts for a Nutritional Boost, According to RDs

9 Healthy (and Delicious!) Ways to Hack Your Desserts for a Nutritional Boost, According to RDs

These Beautiful Vegan Blueberry Cookies Are Going Viral on TikTok—Here’s How to Bake Them

These Beautiful Vegan Blueberry Cookies Are Going Viral on TikTok—Here’s How to Bake Them

Looking for a Way to Commemorate a Year of Lockdown? Bake This Delicious Sourdough Banana Bread

Looking for a Way to Commemorate a Year of Lockdown? Bake This Delicious Sourdough Banana Bread

How to Make Viral Baked Oats, the Healthy TikTok Breakfast Trend That's Basically Cake

How to Make Viral Baked Oats, the Healthy TikTok Breakfast Trend That's Basically Cake

Yes, There’s a Better Way to Chop Baking Chocolate That's Completely Mess-Free—Here’s How

Yes, There’s a Better Way to Chop Baking Chocolate That's Completely Mess-Free—Here’s How

Tie Dye Is the Most Impressive (yet Easy) Way to Decorate Sugar Cookies—Here's How to Do It

Tie Dye Is the Most Impressive (yet Easy) Way to Decorate Sugar Cookies—Here's How to Do It

Missing That Perfect Cookie Shape? Here's How to Make Your Own Cookie Cutter in a Pinch

Missing That Perfect Cookie Shape? Here's How to Make Your Own Cookie Cutter in a Pinch

If You’re Not Getting the Right Results When Baking, You’re Probably Using the Wrong Sized Eggs

If You’re Not Getting the Right Results When Baking, You’re Probably Using the Wrong Sized Eggs

9 Genius Tips From a Professional Baker on Building the Perfect Gingerbread House

9 Genius Tips From a Professional Baker on Building the Perfect Gingerbread House

Goat Butter Is the New Holiday Baking Staple I Can’t Live Without

Goat Butter Is the New Holiday Baking Staple I Can’t Live Without

Here’s How to Freeze All Your Favorite Desserts—From Cupcakes and Cookies to Buttercream, Bread, and Beyond

Here’s How to Freeze All Your Favorite Desserts—From Cupcakes and Cookies to Buttercream, Bread, and Beyond

The Ultimate Guide to Small-Batch Baking and Scaling Down Dessert Recipes, According to Pastry Pros

The Ultimate Guide to Small-Batch Baking and Scaling Down Dessert Recipes, According to Pastry Pros

The Ultimate Sanity-Saving Guide to Herb and Spice Substitutions

The Ultimate Sanity-Saving Guide to Herb and Spice Substitutions

7 Simple Apple Pie Recipes Packed With Fall Flavor

7 Simple Apple Pie Recipes Packed With Fall Flavor

We Tested All the Best Bread-Baking Products—Here Are Our Favorites

We Tested All the Best Bread-Baking Products—Here Are Our Favorites

The Best Types of Apples for Making Apple Pie Might Surprise You

The Best Types of Apples for Making Apple Pie Might Surprise You

Rejoice! "The Great British Baking Show" Set to Return This Year

Rejoice! The Great British Baking Show Set to Return This Year

I Tried Making the TikTok-Famous Cloud Bread—Here's What You Should Know Before You Do, Too

I Tried Making the TikTok-Famous Cloud Bread—Here's What You Should Know Before You Do, Too

This Anti-Racism Virtual Bake Sale Already Has Over 2,400 Members Around the Globe—Here’s How You Can Join

This Anti-Racism Virtual Bake Sale Already Has Over 2,400 Members Around the Globe—Here’s How You Can Join

Bored of Baking Bread? Take Your Skills to the Next Level With These Advanced Baking Projects

Bored of Baking Bread? Take Your Skills to the Next Level With These Advanced Baking Projects

5 Tips for Baking Better Biscuits

5 Tips for Baking Better Biscuits

5 Creative Ways to Use Boxed Cake Mix

5 Creative Ways to Use Boxed Cake Mix

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

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

5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Bread Maker

5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Bread Maker

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

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