Before you start baking with butter, Pépin says the first step is to taste it. A well-made butter should have a dairy-rich, ...

Most baking requires butter as an ingredient, and chances are you just melt it and mix it when the directions on the recipe tell you to. What you probably aren't aware of is that there are a few ...

Find out how to substitute butter for shortening when you're in a baking pinch, with tips from the BHG Test Kitchen. When it's time for a baking therapy session, but you're short of the shortening ...

Butter disappears fast during the holidays. Here’s why I always buy extra before baking season begins—and the brand our Test ...

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Bakery sleuthing is invigorating and educational at the same time. While I enjoy both the art and science of baking, a project heavy on one side or the other is most welcome in my kitchen. This one, ...

Cookie baking is in full swing now, alternating with gift-wrapping and Christmas decorating. Since drop cookies make it all so much easier, today we offer a choice of options, all of which accept a ...

Bring holiday joy to your kitchen with easy Christmas bakes that skip the drama. These favorite picks keep festive spirits high with simple, happy treats for all. The post 31 Christmas Baking Picks ...