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  • Stick of too softened or melted butter

    When You Should Avoid Putting Softened Butter Back In The Fridge

    Softened butter is necessary for plenty of different recipes, but does this process it make a difference once you cool it back down? As it turns out, it does.

    By Sadie Stringer 8 months ago Read More
  • Various types of flour in bowls on wood table

    Can You Substitute All Purpose Flour And What's The Best Way To Do So?

    Substituting all-purpose flour in baking can be tricky, but baking expert Jerrelle Guy has some tips on the best way to use alternative flours in your bakes.

    By Sadie Stringer 8 months ago Read More
  • Filled crescent rolls about to go into the oven

    Sweet And Easy 3-Ingredient Breakfast Rollups Start With Canned Croissants

    Making a satisfying breakfast doesn't have to be difficult. With just three ingredients and a few minutes, you can make your own sweet and delicious roll-ups.

    By Sadie Stringer 8 months ago Read More
  • Boxes of Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker Devil's Food cake mix

    Betty Crocker Vs Duncan Hines: Which Boxed Devil's Food Cake Mix Is Better?

    We decided to put two cake brand champs up against each other to see which has the better boxed devil's food cake mix. Let's cut some cake and find out.

    By Emily M Alexander 8 months ago Read More
  • Four Southern buttermilk biscuits sit on a wooden cutting board

    Why Is Buttermilk So Crucial When Making Biscuits?

    When it comes to buttery, flaky, perfectly risen biscuits, what's the key ingredient? Most likely it's going to be buttermilk, and here's why it's vital.

    By Adam Raphael 8 months ago Read More
  • A wooden bowl of flour sits on a piece of burlap near scattered whole grains and stalks of wheat

    How To Mill Flour At Home Without A Dedicated Miller

    If you want to mill your own flour at home without a dedicated miller, take these tips from baking expert Jerrelle Guy on the best practices.

    By Cami Cox 8 months ago Read More
  • angel food cake

    The Easy Layered Cake That Uses 3 Store-Bought Ingredients And Tastes 'Heavenly'

    If you want to make a divinely delicious cake without the fuss, try this cake that makes use of 3 convenience products from the grocery store.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 8 months ago Read More
  • line up of girl scout cookies and their boxes

    If You Haven't Thought About Air Frying Those Girl Scout Cookies Yet, Here's Your Sign

    It's Girl Scout Cookie season, and if you haven't thought about tossing those cookies into your air fryer, you're missing out on something delicious.

    By Sadie Stringer 8 months ago Read More
  • Coconut filled with coconut flour on wooden table

    Can You Substitute Coconut Flour For All-Purpose Flour?

    All-purpose flour lives up to its name in baking, but can you swap it out for coconut flour in certain recipes? Here's what an expert baker suggests.

    By Katie Moore 8 months ago Read More
  • Frozen berries

    Should You Use Fresh Or Frozen Fruit In Your Baked Goods?

    Picking between fresh and frozen fruit when baking may sound like a no-brainer, but as an expert explains, the answer might not always be so obvious.

    By Katie Moore 8 months ago Read More
  • baker holding fresh loaf of sourdough bread

    How Proofing Time Affects Your Homemade Bread

    To perfect your homemade sourdough bread, you need to master the art of proofing. Part of that is knowing how time affects your proof and dough.

    By Katie Moore 8 months ago Read More
  • Loaf of homemade bread.

    The Surprise Ingredient You Should Be Adding To Your Bread

    If you want to give your homemade bread a rich, savory taste, you don't need fancy ingredients. You probably have what you need in the pantry already.

    By Lili Kim 8 months ago Read More
  • Dish of fresh cinnamon rolls with icing

    The Trader Joe's Hack For Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Sometimes, making delicious cinnamon rolls from scratch just feels like too much effort. Luckily, you can head to Trader Joe's for some help.

    By Lili Kim 8 months ago Read More
  • Beige sourdough starter in a clear glass jar with the lid hinged open on a wooden cutting board

    Use Sourdough Starter As The Base For A Delicious Breakfast Favorite

    If you want to take your average breakfast or brunch and turn it into something extraordinary, you need to break out your sourdough starter.

    By Alba Caraceni 8 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of uncooked sourdough sits next to a baked loaf cut into slices

    Signs You're Overproofing Your Sourdough (& How To Fix It)

    To confidently identify the signs of overproofed sourdough, Food Republic spoke with Hannah Dela Cruz, founder of the sourdough baking blog Make It Dough.

    By Erin Metz 8 months ago Read More
  • Single cupcake with lit candle and sprinkles

    Why You Need To Be Baking Cupcakes In Your Air Fryer

    Everyone knows you can make crispy Brussels sprouts and chicken katsu in the air fryer, but did you know you can make delicious cupcakes in it as well?

    By Eli Cohen 8 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of pastry cream with whisk and vanilla beans

    Bavarian Cream Vs Boston Cream: What's The Difference?

    Bavarian cream and Boston cream are both creamy custards with a similar look. What makes them different, and what are the best uses for each one?

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 8 months ago Read More
  • Valentine's Day themed cupcakes with white frosting, red and pink sprinkles, and a pink heart macaroon

    The Grocery Chain You Should Visit For An Affordable (And Cute) Valentine's Baking Staple

    If you want to jazz up your Valentine's (or Galentine's) day without breaking the bank, it's time to hit up Trader Joe's for its new sprinkles.

    By Erin Metz 9 months ago Read More
  • Two braided bread loaves topped with poppyseeds

    The Affordable Kitchen Tool That Makes Your Quick Breads Stunning

    The only thing better than fresh bread with a crispy, warm exterior and a plush, tender inside is a loaf that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 9 months ago Read More
  • A variety of beers in a variety of glasses sit on a wooden surface

    The Unexpected Beers You Need To Use In Your Baked Goods

    Sure, you've probably heard of adding Guinness or another dark stout to a chocolate cake, but there are other, lighter, beers that bake well too.

    By Cara J Suppa 9 months ago Read More
  • Pavlova dessert with a round white base topped whipped cream and strawberries on a light pink elevated cake plate surrounded by scattered strawberries

    The Ingredient That Makes Or Breaks The Texture Of Pavlova

    Sofia Schlieben, corporate pastry chef at JF Restaurants, explained to Food Republic which ingredient is the key to achieving pavlova's texture.

    By Alba Caraceni 9 months ago Read More
  • A stack of colorful macarons sits on a white wooden surface

    The Vinegar Step You Shouldn't Skip When Making Macarons

    If you're making meringue for a batch of macarons, you shouldn't skip this one step with vinegar. If you do, you run the risk of deflated egg whites.

    By Molly Wilson 9 months ago Read More
  • Someone holds a package of oatmeal cookies at a bakery or grocery store

    Can You Reheat Store-Bought Cookies And How Do You Do It?

    Whether you want to fool your guests into thinking you made them from scratch or just want low effort, warm cookies, you can reheat store-bought cookies easily.

    By Andy Hume 9 months ago Read More
  • whipped meringues sit in pretty piles next to a white tea pot

    The Temperature Tip For The Fluffiest Meringue

    If you want to ensure that your meringue are the fluffiest that they can possibly be, you need to think beyond whipping and consider the temperature.

    By Crystal Antonace 9 months ago Read More
  • A pink frosted cake pop with a bite taken out of it sits on a wooden table

    You Only Need 2 Items From Trader Joe's To Make Easy Cake Pops

    Need a fun and simple way to feed a large group? With just two ingredients from Trader Joe's, you can create no-bake cake pops in just a few easy steps.

    By Erin Metz 9 months ago Read More
  • A fruit pavlova with strawberries and mint.

    The Meringue Mistake That's Ruining Your Pavlova

    Meringue is a tempermental, fickle friend, but it's integral to the structure (and success) of your pavlova. Here's how to ensure it turns out well.

    By Betsy Parks 9 months ago Read More
  • Slice of cherry pie with cream cheese layer

    Your Cherry Pie Needs A Cream Cheese Layer. Here's How To Do It

    While cherry pie is undeniably delicious as is, there's an easy way to elevate this scrumptious dessert even further. Simply add a cream cheese layer.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 9 months ago Read More
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