There are as many recipes for hamantaschen as there are bakers who make them, but trust us when we say yours should include a plain egg yolk for a tender crumb.
Vanilla extract is pivotal in so many desserts and baked goods -- or is it? If you find yourself plumb out, you can turn to your liquor cabinet for a swap.
With this trick that only requires a bowl of water, you can separate tart blueberries from the sweet ones, and never be surprised by a sour shock again.
Want to ensure you get a perfectly cooked tuna steak that's positively juicy? You don't need fancy equipment -- just a touch of mayonnaise on the outside.
To give pastries a shiny glaze that's totally egg-free and vegan, use Giada De Laurentiis' egg wash substitute that adds a bonus burst of fruity flavor.
Sour milk, similar to buttermilk, can vastly improve the crumb and texture of your baked goods -- and no, it won't make you sick if you time things right.
Yeast is like Goldilocks - you don't want to feed it anything too hot or cold. Scalding it with boiling water will kill it, preventing your bread from rising.
If you want the best pound cake ever, there's one big baking tip to keep in mind - skip preheating your oven. Using a cold oven will help it rise better.
Carla Hall is not only a world-class cook, but she's an accomplished baker to boot. Even so, she's only human, and like us all, has made some mistakes.
Making biscuits from scratch can take up tons of time and effort, unless you use mayonnaise as a secret weapon for fluffy, delicious results in a flash.
Master chef Alton Brown has a surprising kitchen trick for speeding up bread dough rising. Learn his secret to create the perfect dough anytime of year.
If you want to make the softest chocolate chip cookies of your life, you need to follow an Asian baking technique and make a tangzhong to add to your dough.