A hard week at the office, family issues, that pile of laundry, bills to pay: When the going gets tough, the tough get baking. Yes, stress baking is real, and whether you’re a pastry chef in the ...

Biting into a warm cookie is pure bliss whether you prefer soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats or those that crunch and crumble. And thankfully, they’re easy for home bakers of all levels to make. Cookies ...

As any baker worth his or her salt knows, precision is the key to success. Whereas you can toss some oil in a pan and add salt and pepper to taste when you’re cooking, baking requires exact ...

Since the Gowanus bakery opened in 2009, Four & Twenty Blackbirds has earned a cultish following for its perfectly turned-out pies, including the chocolate chess and — in particular — ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

If you're a home baker, you'd know how much effort goes into making baked goods. A slight mistake here and there can result in a total baking disaster! And even if you do end up making one, you might ...

Baking often brings to mind modern gadgets, but many vintage tools still hold a valuable place in your kitchen. These old-school baking tools offer simplicity and reliability that make preparing your ...