Pumpkin is the undeniable star of fall baking in quick breads, muffins, cakes, pies, and more. The post All your pumpkin baking questions, answered: Make the most of fall's favorite ingredient. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

You’ve successfully made — or bought — a sourdough starter. Congratulations! Now you’ll need to regularly feed your starter to keep it alive and active for bread baking. The post How to feed sourdough starter: The key to great bread is healthy starter. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

What do jobs, school, sports practices, and commuting have in common? They all prevent us from baking as much or as often as we’d like. But when we do get the chance, we want a slam-dunk recipe — or 14. Here’s a list of our favorite fall recipes we’ll be making this month: from cinnamon-stuffed muffins to spooky fudge brownies to a vibrant pink cake that will brighten the grayest day. The post The 14 best fall recipes to bake in October: It's officially baking season again — here are the cakes, cookies, and breads you need to make. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

If your recipe calls for cake flour but you don’t have any on hand, you still have options. The post How to make cake flour: So you’re always ready to bake. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

Rosh Hashanah is more than just the holiday of apples and honey: It’s a baker’s dream. This celebration marks the start of the Jewish New Year, but unlike other holidays (I’m looking at you, Passover) there are no specific dietary restrictions. Instead, tradition and symbolism primarily guide the food choices at Rosh Hashanah. Honey and apples will certainly ring in the new year, but ingredients like pumpkin and pomegranate also symbolize abundance and reinforce the cyclical and seasonal elements of this important festival. The post Beyond honey cake: Rosh Hashanah recipes for a sweet new yea ..read more

The bakers of King Arthur are here to solve the kitchen conundrums you share with us, whether on the phone, computer, or by the good old postal service. The post How to tell when pumpkin pie is done: It can be trickier than you think — here’s what to look for. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

Maybe you’re already using our 10 tips for your best cookies. But it’s possible that even if you’re doing everything right, your cookies still don’t emerge from the oven perfectly round.  The post Things bakers know: The simple trick for picture-perfect cookies: It takes just two seconds. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

You want to make gluten-free sourdough bread. You've picked up a bag of gluten-free flour but ... what about the starter? The post How to make gluten-free sourdough starter: Gluten-free starter is possible! Here’s how. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

The boom echoed so loudly through my small apartment, I literally jumped in shock. And I knew immediately what had caused it: my longtime stand mixer. The post This is the best stand mixer for bread: Gentle kneading, a steady base, and a wide-open bowl make for great bread. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

There’s an apple recipe for everyone. For the purists, there are lattice-topped pies and fruit-studded muffins. For the non-traditionalists, there are caramel-frosted cakes and fritter-inspired loaves. And for apple lovers that hate cinnamon? Well, there are custardy cakes and flaky hand pies. Ready to start baking with fall’s best fruit? Read on.  The post Our 16 best apple recipes for fall baking: Embrace the season with tarts, cookies, bread, and more. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more