Baking
Whether you're looking for baked goods that are savory or sweet, here you'll find the best recipes for bread, pies, cakes, cookies, and more perfect for any level of expertise.
Are Scones the Same as Biscuits? Baking Experts Weigh In
Why Chefs Always Have Powdered Milk in Their Kitchen
15 Cake Stands Perfect for Displaying Any Dessert
The Best Way to Store Flour, Sugar, and Other Baking Staples to Keep Them Fresh
The Difference Between Evaporated and Condensed Milk—and When to Use Each
27 Must-Make Cheesecake Recipes, Including Classic, No Bake, and New York-Style
How to Freeze (and Thaw) Pumpkin Pie So It Tastes Freshly Made
The Best Cornstarch Substitutes to Thicken Sauces and Crisp Up Your Fried Chicken
Cream of Tartar Is the Secret to Lofty Meringues and Light, Chewy Cookies
Why You Should Always Line Cake Pans With Parchment Paper—and the Right Way to Do It
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Pumpkin Pie
The 7 Best Stand Mixers for Kneading, Whisking, and Beyond
Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: The Differences Between These Popular Leavening Agents
How to Fit and Crimp a Pie Crust
30 Cakes With Fruit Fillings and Toppings for Every Occasion
How to Make Candy Flower Cupcakes in 3 Different Ways
Here's Why You Should Refrigerate Cookie Dough Before Baking
Why Every Home Cook Needs an Oven Thermometer—and How to Use One the Right Way
Everything You Need to Know About Turbinado Sugar, Including How to Use It in Baked Goods, Rubs, and Cocktails
5 Most Common Types of Flour—and How to Sub One for Another
How to Make Dairy-Free Versions of Your Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes
8 of Martha's All-Time Best Baking Tips, According to Our Readers
How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough the Right Way
Parchment Paper vs. Wax Paper: The Difference Between Them and When to Use Each
No-Fuss Ways to Bake and Serve Cake Like a Parisian, According to a Cookbook Author Who Grew Up in France
How to Replace Sugar With Honey, Maple Syrup, and Other Unrefined Sweeteners in Baking
8 Easy Zucchini Bread Recipes for Anytime Snacking
How to Convert Your Favorite Recipes for a Convection Oven
How to Store Christmas Cookies So They Stay Fresher for Longer—Plus, 2 Genius Ways to Refresh Too-Dry Treats
15 Easy, Festive Holiday Baking Recipes for When You're Short on Time
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Successful Bake Sale
Making Meringue Is Easy—All You Need Are 2 Ingredients and Our Expert Tips
Everything You Need to Know About Making a Sourdough Starter From Scratch—Including the Best Flour to Use
Our 10 Best Lemon Bar Recipes—Including Classic and With-a-Twist Varieties
Our Favorite One-Bowl Baking Recipes That Make Cleanup a Breeze
The 8 Best Substitutes for Eggs in Baking—Plus Tips for Making the Swap
Hand Mixer vs. Stand Mixer: Both Stand the Test of Time, but Which Is Best?
Blind Baking a Pie Crust Is the Best Way to Avoid a Soggy Bottom—Here's How to Do It Right
No Mixer, No Problem: Here's How to Cream Butter and Sugar by Hand
Don't Have a Springform Pan? Here's What to Use Instead
Put Down the Piping Bag and Try These Low-Stress (but Beautiful!) Ways to Decorate a Cake
12 Recipes that Use a Springform Pan, Including Cheesecake, Quiche, Ice-Cream Cake, and a Whole Lot More
6 Smart Ways to Use Marshmallows That Go Beyond S'mores from Easy Peasy Baker Jessie Sheehan
When Should You Replace Your Favorite Bakeware—from Cookie Sheets and Cake Pans to Muffin Tins?
Why Vanilla Powder Is Better Than Vanilla Extract, According to Professional Bakers
Here's Why You Should Be Using the Reverse Creaming Method for Cakes
Mother's Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together
Cookie Stamps Are the Quick and Easy Way to Make Decorative Treats—Here's How to Use Them
What Are Hamantaschen? Here's What You Need to Know About This Delicious Purim Pastry
The 8 Best Bread Makers You Can Buy Online
Everything You Need to Know About Baking with Nut Flours
These Ornate Shortbread Pans Will Take Your Favorite Teatime Cookie to the Next Level
Here's How to Check If Your Baked Goods Are Done Without Opening the Oven
Soda Bread Is the Fastest Route to Homemade Bread—Try One of Our Best Recipes to Make It at Home
Why Do We Cream Butter and Sugar When Making a Cake or Cookies?
What's the Best Way to Grease a Cake Pan?
Your Most Common Cake Baking Problems, Solved
A Springform Pan Is Essential for Making Cheesecake, Mousse Cake, and Quiche—Here's How to Use One
How to Tell If Baking Soda Is Still Good—and Why it Matters
5 Vanilla Extract Substitutes to Use in a Pinch (Plus One You Should Avoid)
The Difference Between Cookie Sheets and Baking Pans—and When to Use Each
Macaroons and Macarons Are Not the Same—Learn the Difference Between These Popular Cookies
What's the Difference Between Powdered Sugar and Confectioners' Sugar?