How to Bake Everything

The fundamentals: What you need to know to bake successfully.

Mildly sweet and wonderfully tender, these are some of the simplest and most favored treats to bake and share.

Recipes for hurried weekday mornings or leisurely brunches.

Something for everyone, plus tips for improvising or customizing your own favorite versions.

Cake, the ultimate baked dessert, in so many ways—chocolate, one-bowl, flourless, spiced, many-layered, special occasion, and more.

Rustic fruit pies, creamy custard pies, no-bake wonders, and dozens of mix-and-match options for endless variety.

These are some of the easiest ways to indulge a sweet tooth; try them on their own or serve your baked desserts à la mode.

If you’ve never made these from scratch, the simplicity and variety will inspire and excite you.

Bread is easy—seriously. Here’s all you need to know, whether you’re a first-time bread baker or looking to build on your skills.

The iconic doughs, from pâte à choux to puff pastry and croissants, demystified, with pastry-shop-worthy projects and easy variations.

Baking isn’t limited to breads and dessert—here are recipes for quiches, soufflés and tarts, pot pies, and more.

The icing on the cake: finishing touches that can transform the simplest dishes and make a good dessert fabulous.

Favorite recipes, flavor combinations, and other handy lists and charts.

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