Maybe you’ve spotted a chili-infused chocolate bar in the impulse-buy section of your local grocery store. Capsaicin-spiked chocolate is nothing new (but still delicious). Now, step aside, chili powder. There’s a new spicy sheriff in town, and its name is…
Decorating a cake worthy of an Instagram update doesn’t need to be a stressful undertaking. No professional skill is required, and you don’t need to rush to the store in search of special equipment or cake-decorating paraphernalia. If you have…
Nostalgic memories of eating soft creamy fudge squares during the holidays while hanging out with family are enough to make you crave this sweet candy on a random day. But if you’re going to whip up a batch of this…
Freshly baked sourdough is a slice of heaven on a platter but getting the bread to turn out right can be difficult. Bread in general is difficult to master and sourdough is one of the more complex members of the…
It takes a little finesse to get vegan cooking right and even more to nail vegan baking. One of the most common animal products in the latter, and one of the first that you’ll want to understand how to substitute,…
A sourdough starter is an absolute necessity for baking sourdough bread. In addition to providing the signature tangy flavor, it’s the starter — not yeast — that makes the bread rise. You can make your own, get some from a…
If you’re taking the time and effort to keep a sourdough starter alive, the last thing you want to see happen is for the dough to not proof correctly. To better understand the signs of under- and over-proofing and what…
When it’s a casual 90 degrees Fahrenheit out during the summer, the last thing we want to do is sit in a sweaty house with the oven on. But at the same time, just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean…
We all love a fresh-baked loaf of sourdough bread, but making bread can be as maddening as it is satisfying — and no part of that process can be more frustrating than proofing. In bread baking, proofing is another name…
When it comes to blondies, it’s all about the butter. A truly delicious blondie recipe is judged primarily by its gooey, dense texture and buttery flavor. While you’ll find plenty of recipes for its close relative, the brownie, which aims…
