How to Bake

Follow our tips for an easy apple dessert.

Learn how to store and melt chocolate, as well as turn it into a beautiful garnish for desserts.

Baking at high altitudes requires some adjustments to standard recipes.

Follow this useful chart on substituting important ingredients.

These ingredients are essential for baking success.

Butter adds rich flavor and delicate texture to baked goods. Learn how to make the most of this baking staple in just a few easy steps.

Follow recipes correctly by starting with the right amount of sugar.

Ensure your homemade cakes pop out of the pan, beautifully intact, every time.

Different types of flours: how to substitute one for another, how best to store flour, and whether or not they need to be sifted.

We take the guesswork out of baking a loaf of fresh bread. Count on these pointers for success.

Take the guesswork out of making homemade bread dough with these step-by-step photos and instructions. We'll also give you pointers for...

With these simple guidelines, fresh homemade doughnuts can be ready for any occasion.

We've broken down the difficult terms used for baking into easy-to-read, printable charts.

Here's how to change your standbys to make them work for any occasion.

Make your stuffing extra special with easy, homemade bread cubes.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perfect this breakfast favorite.

When you want something homemade and special, yet simple and versatile, make a batch of muffins. These step-by-step baking tips will he...

With a few simple tips, it's easy to make yeast bread. These step-by-step instructions will help you get it right every time.

Food and Cooking Encyclopedia: Quick Bread

Almost any fruit or combination of fruits works in a simple batter-topped cobbler. These easy steps will help you create an irresistibl...

Follow our easy step-by-step directions for making this one-pan dessert.

For all their rich, fudgy goodness, brownies are surprisingly easy to make. Follow these simple steps to get them right every time.

Follow these expert tips and tricks for moist and tender cookies every time.

Cookies can go from doughy to just right to burned in only a few minutes because they have a relatively short baking time. Timing the i...

Light and airy with a touch of decadence, sponge cakes are simple to make in just a few steps.

Although elegantly spiraled cake rolls might look hard to make, they're wonderfully easy to whip up in just a few steps.

With our expert tips, you'll learn how to avoid the frustration of baking a cake that falls apart as soon as you try to remove it from ...

We take the guesswork out of homemade butter frosting for cakes and cupcakes.

Unlock the secrets to making a tender, perfect cake every time.

Turn your cake into a showstopping centerpiece with our simple tips and creative ideas.

Make a light and airy angel food cake from scratch with these step-by-step directions.

Use these easy-to-follow steps to make an extraordinary cheesecake from scratch.

Cupcakes are just right for almost any occasion. You can dress them up or down, fill them with something sweet or leave them plain, and...

A lattice piecrust is a beautiful way to show off jewel-like fruit filling inside the pie. Here's how to make this classic piecrust.

Combine a tender pastry with a scrumptious filling to make the perfect single-crust pie. Here are the steps for achieving pie perfectio...

Follow these expert tips for a tender, flaky tart crust that turns out right every time.

The ideal fruit pie has a tender, flaky crust. Here we show you exactly how to make the perfect pastry -- it's easier than you think.

Learn how to make a pie with tender, flaky crust in 11 simple steps.

A pretty edge puts the ideal finishing touch on your favorite pie recipe. Here we show you how to do 7 different edgings, with recipe r...