Whether you're looking for baked goods that are savory or sweet, here you'll find the best recipes for bread, pies, cakes, cookies, and more perfect for any level of expertise.
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Is Vanilla Bean Paste Better Than Vanilla Extract? Here’s What the Experts Say
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How to Quickly and Safely Bring Butter to Room Temperature, According to Land O'Lakes
strawberry napoleons
16 Puff Pastry Recipes to Impress at Any Occasion
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18 Homemade Baked Goods That Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
A loaf of sourdough bread on a wooden board with a cloth in the background
Is Sourdough Really Gluten-Free? Nutritionists Explain
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Does European Butter Live Up to the Hype? Here’s What Pastry Chefs Say
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How to Make Natural Food Coloring Using Everyday Ingredients
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Why You Should Always Use a Scale When Measuring Ingredients
Vanilla Beans
What Are Vanilla Beans—and Why Do Chefs Love Them So Much?
Vanilla extract
The Best Type of Vanilla Extract to Use, According to Baking Pros
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
23 Fun Things to Bake—Including Cake, Cookies, Pretzels, and More
Biscuits vs. Scones
What Is a Scone—and How Is It Different From a Biscuit? Baking Experts Weigh In
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What Is Powdered Milk—And Why Do Chefs Always Have It in Their Kitchens?
Decorative Christmasthemed sugar cookies shaped as a Santa Claus a tree a snowman and a reindeer
Create These 4 Charming Christmas Cookies With Our Step-by-Step Photos and Templates
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How to Decorate 6 of Martha’s Prettiest Holiday Sugar Cookies
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Do You Really Need to Preheat the Oven? Here’s What Experts Recommend
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A Chocolatier Explains Why Chocolate Turns White—and How to Fix It
A olive-oil bundt cake on a white plate with a slice removed revealing a textured moist interior on a dark surface
Baking With Olive Oil Is the Secret to Tastier, Healthier Desserts—Here’s How to Do It Right
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11 Pro Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookies, From Martha’s Favorite Bakers
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Martha’s One-Ingredient Upgrade for Banana Bread Makes Hers the Best
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Chocolate Tuile Ice Cream Cones
1 hr 15 mins
jar of mayonnaise on wooden table
How to Use Mayonnaise Instead of Eggs for Baking, Breading, and More
Basic Pie Dough for Apple Pie
The 8 Best Egg Wash Substitutes to Use for Pie Crusts, Pastries, and More
peanut butter oat drop cookies
The 10 Most Common Cookie-Baking Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
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The Right Way to Use Your Measuring Cups, According to Pastry Chefs
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What's the Best Type of Rolling Pin? The Answer Will Surprise You
Self Serve Tongs Sugar Cookies
9 Brilliant Ways to Use Old Cookies, From Ice Cream Shakes to Cake Pops
cornbread in a cast-iron skillet
12 Irresistible Cornbread Recipes That Everyone Will Love
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Our 16 Most Popular Apple Pie Recipes, Including Martha’s Favorite
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Candied Fruit Is Easy and Impressive—a Master Preserver Shares Her Method
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How to Turn Any Summer Fruit Into a Crumble—No Recipe Required
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8 Types of Pears—Including the Most Popular Varieties for Snacking and Baking
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The Right Way to Store Every Type of Flour
Nutella on spoons
26 New Ways to Eat Nutella
Black and White Cookies
21 Types of Cookies You'll Want to Bake
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Here's Why Your Cookies Spread When They're Baked—and How to Prevent It
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How Brown Sugar and White Sugar Differ—and Why It Matters
Citrus Mousse Cake
6 Ways to Decorate Cakes and Cookies With Flowers
Orange silicone pan
Why Pastry Pros Love Baking With Silicone Bakeware—Plus Expert Tips on How to Use It
vanilla sponge cake with strawberry-meringue buttercream
57 Extra-Special Mother’s Day Desserts, Including Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Crisps
Full loaf of bread on cutting board with butter
The Crucial Difference Between Bread Flour and All-Purpose Flour—and How It Impacts Your Baked Goods
Strawberries in containers
14 Common Types of Strawberries—and the Subtle Differences Between Them
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Mini Brioche à Tête
Artisan bread on cutting board
18 of Our Favorite Yeast Bread Recipes, From No-Knead Loaves to Martha-Level Boules
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Bake It, Don't Buy It: 6 Treats That Are Better Homemade
Almond Polenta Cake
How to Use Gluten-Free Flour in Place of Regular Flour, According to Experts
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Cake Flour and All-Purpose Flour Aren't the Same—Here's When to Use Each
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16 Easy Baking Recipes for When You're Craving Something Homemade
Sugar in glass bowl with wooden spoon
The Difference Between Cane Sugar and Granulated Sugar, According to Bakers
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Can Wax Paper Go in the Oven? It's Complicated
A jar of pork lard with a spoon
What Is Lard? Learn Why Some Bakers Swear By It
Orange Almond Cake batter topped with orange and blood orange slices in a springform baking pan
How to Use a Springform Pan for Delicate Desserts Like Cheesecake
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How to Make Brown Sugar at Home
5 mins
jars of flour and sugar on wood shelf
The Best Way to Store Flour, Sugar, and Other Baking Staples to Keep Them Fresh
Evaporated milk in bowl
Evaporated Milk vs. Condensed Milk: Key Differences, Plus When to Use Each
Classic Cheesecake
27 Cheesecake Recipes for Every Skill Level
Two pumpkin pies
How to Freeze (and Thaw) Pumpkin Pie So It Tastes Freshly Made
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The Best Cornstarch Substitutes to Thicken Sauces and Crisp Up Your Fried Chicken
Cream of Tartar on spoon
Cream of Tartar Is the Secret to Lofty Meringues and Light, Chewy Cookies
Slices of pumpkin pie
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Pumpkin Pie
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Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: What's the Difference?
vanilla sponge cake with strawberry-meringue buttercream
30 Cakes With Fruit Fillings and Toppings for Every Occasion
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Why Refrigerating Cookie Dough Makes for Better-Tasting Treats