How-tos

Make Your Own Parchment Paper Muffin Cups

These tulip-style parchment paper cups are as stylish as they are handy. Whether you're out of paper liners and happen to have some parchment...

How To: Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Your weekend brunch plans are calling! What could be better than a relaxing weekend brunch complete with this homemade Peanut Butter Banana Braid? These...

May: Blueberry Cornmeal Galette

Welcome summer with the brightest blueberry galette you’ll ever taste. Our tender galette crust is courtesy of Bob’s Red Mill Organic All-Purpose Flour and...

How to Make Yeast Doughnuts with Vanilla Bean Icing

Much of the intimidation factor attached to making your own doughnuts is the frying. With our tutorial, you’ll be able to face your fear...

March: Vanilla Bean Macarons with Strawberry Buttercream

Meet the macaron challenge with fearlessness! This classic French dessert is a simple formula of almond flour, sugar, and egg whites but requires an...
The Ultimate Brownies stacked on white plate

February: The Ultimate Brownies

The ultimate brownies should be a decadent exploration of what chocolate can bring to the texture and flavor of a baked good. Our Triple-Chocolate...
Do-It-All Dough in ball on marble

January: Do-It-All Dough

We’re kicking off our Better Baking Academy with our Do-It-All Dough, a versatile enriched dough powered by Bob’s Red Mill Organic All-Purpose Flour. This...

Perfect ‘Pear’ings: The Secrets To Choosing the Right Pear for Baking

In our September/October 2019 issue, we use pears in everything from a showstopping galette to Champagne-flavored muffins. With so many varieties available on the...
4 Easy Steps to Freeze Unfrosted Cakes cake layers on white surface

4 Easy Steps to Freeze Unfrosted Cakes

4 Easy Steps to Freeze Unfrosted Cakes: Learn how to properly freeze your dough and baked goods for quick, anytime treats that’ll satisfy every...
tips for beautiful cakes

Our Test Kitchen’s Top Tips For Beautiful Cakes

Our expert tips and tricks walk you through successful cake-baking from start to finish. 1. Choose the right color pan. Darker pans can cause a...