Every bag of King Arthur flour proudly sports a “Certified B Corp” logo on its side. But what exactly does that mean? And why does it matter? Read on to find out.
The post What is a B Corp? And why do they matter? : A basic name, but a big impact! appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.If you’ve only made simple American buttercreams before, attempting a Swiss or Italian buttercream — which are made by first beating egg whites or meringue powder until fluffy and voluminous, then beating in butter bit-by-bit — can feel daunting.
The post How to fix broken buttercream — it can be saved!: Don’t throw it out. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.There are a handful of things I bake once or twice a year, and then there are the recipes I make on repeat. My freezer is never without frozen balls of our Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie dough, for example, and at least once a month (or more often, if I’m being honest) someone in our house makes a batch of brownies.
The post I’m not gluten-free — but my favorite brownie mix is : For the fudgiest brownies, ditch the flour appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.With fresh blueberries reaching their peak, it's time to start baking them into muffins, pies, cakes, and more.
The post Do you know this two-minute trick for better blueberry bakes?: One small step makes all the difference. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.Whether you’re adapting your recipes to use less eggs or don’t want to make another grocery store run, we have you covered. We’ve got plenty of egg-free recipes — including cheesecakes, cookies, and even Swiss buttercream (!) — that deliver all the flavor and texture you want without having to crack a single egg. (And for even more, check out our collection of vegan recipes.)
The post 14 egg-free recipes, from cakes to cookies and more: No eggs, no problem. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.If you’ve ever baked a batch of cookies, then you’re probably familiar with the usual first step of the process: bringing a stick or two of butter to room temperature. Because of its soft texture, room temperature butter is easier to cream with sugar until light and fluffy, a step that aerates the dough and contributes to the final texture of your cookies.
The post The hottest cookies are made with cold butter: Why bakers are reaching for cold (not soft!) butter for their cookies appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.What can’t frangipane do?
The post Go nuts — and beyond — with frangipane : Almond is only the beginning. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.“Where has this been all my life?” asks Amy Coyne of @amy.bakes.bread in an Instagram reel viewed by over 11 million people. She’s talking about her croissant sourdough bread, a loaf with a crispy, flaky crust and feathery crumb that suddenly appeared and took social media by storm.
The post Is the viral croissant sourdough bread worth the hype? : Turns out adding a lot of butter to your bread is a great decision. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.There is a wide variety of fresh pastas you can make at home without any special equipment such as a pasta roller or extruder — or even a rolling pin! What follows is a guide to some of those pasta shapes, and the best dough to make them with.
The post A guide to the types of pasta shapes you can make by hand: No special equipment required! appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.In every episode of our new podcast Things Bakers Know, we answer baking questions from our listeners. In our recent episode all about birthday cake, one caller asked a very important question: Why did my cake fall flat as a pancake when I took it out of the oven? Below is an edited excerpt from hosts David Tamarkin and Jessica Battilana.
The post Help! Why did my cake fall flat?: If your birthday cakes are looking more like pancakes, we’re here to help. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.Over on our YouTube channel and in our On Demand bread classes (like this Intermediate Sourdough class), Martin Philip makes some of the most beautiful breads you’ll see on the internet, from open-crumbed baguettes to
The post The secret star of our bread baking videos: Hint: It’s not the bread! appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.At King Arthur, we're currently obsessed with biscuits.
The post 15 of our best biscuit recipes for fluffy, flaky, buttery bakes: From classic buttermilk biscuits to innovative flavor spins, we have a biscuit for everyone. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog. Continue reading at the publisher's website.