How to Make Truly Great Irish Soda Bread
Photo: vm2002 (Shutterstock) Irish soda bread is a reliable “anytime-food,” but it’s especially apt for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. This hearty loaf can be a real boon to a packed…
5 Best Substitutes If You Are Running Out Of Baking Powder
The art of baking involves working with several techniques and ingredients. If you’re a home baker, you would know how crucial it is to accurately measure all the ingredients before…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Baking
Photo: Lijphoto (Shutterstock) Have you ever looked at a recipe and thought, “Why do I have to do this in this specific order? Everything is getting mixed together, right?” I…
Make These Oat Pancakes for a Hearty Breakfast
A day off is reason enough to celebrate with a special breakfast. Whether it’s a typical Saturday with no obligations, or you’re observing a mid-week mental health day, you should…
You Need These Yogurt Cup Biscuits
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Biscuits can stir up a great deal of tension when you suggest tinkering with a traditional recipe. Well, things are about to get awkward. I made…
Why You Should Be Refrigerating Your Muffin Batter Overnight
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) My daughter recently asked for chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast on her birthday. Since it fell on a school day and pancakes are never made in…
The Difference Between Washing Soda and Baking Soda
Photo: Natalia Kopylcova (Shutterstock) In addition to the usual pet videos and pop culture memes, cleaning tips and demonstrations have become a constant presence in our social media feeds. Dramatic…
How to Bake Smaller Batches of Your Favorite Holiday Desserts Without Ruining the Recipe
Photo: Madele (Shutterstock) The holidays are largely about enjoying many of your favorite foods—it’s not really a holiday meal unless your plate is overloaded with an entire constellation of colors…
We Insist You Make These Two-Ingredient Homemade Biscuits
Photo: Montana Isabella (Shutterstock) Warm biscuits are a perfect way to start the morning. They also make for a fantastic afternoon snack, one that is adaptable to whatever you are…
Solve for Ingredient Shortages With These Common Baking Substitutes
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A couple weeks ago, I was craving chocolate cake. The problem? I had no eggs, butter or milk in the house. I hadn’t been shopping in a…