Can you bake cookies in your air fryer? Absolutely. An air fryer bakes cookies just as well as a standard oven, and usually much more quickly. With a few adjustments in baking time and pan choice, it’s a straightforward process.  Here’s what you need to know to bake cookies in your air fryer successfully. The post How to bake cookies in an air fryer: Air fryer cookies are delicious, easy — and fast. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

The King Arthur Test Kitchen is constantly churning out stellar new recipes, all of them meticulously tested and endlessly evaluated to ensure they’re the best they can be. But each year, some rise above the rest. Here are the ten most popular new recipes this year, the bakes you simply couldn’t get enough of. If you haven’t made them yet, now is the time! The post Our 10 most popular recipes of 2024: It’s been a year of great bakes! Let’s unveil your favorites. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

It’s tradition to slip a clementine into the toe of a Christmas stocking (said to represent a gift of gold from St. Nicholas), but in my house it’s just as common to find a jar of maple cream instead. This stuff is so good, we’ve dubbed it gold in a jar.  Despite its name — and its wonderfully creamy texture — there’s no dairy in maple cream.  The post A gift as good as gold: Maple cream is the ultimate sweet treat. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

Have you ever bitten into a gingerbread cookie or what should be a crisp sugar cookie only to find it has gone soggy? Now that it’s cookie season, we need to talk about the #1 rule of cookie storage: Never store your crispy cookies and chewy cookies together. The post Things bakers know: The #1 rule of cookie storage: Make sure all your cookie baking doesn’t go to waste. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

It’s officially one of the best baking months of the year. Full of cookies, cakes, and lots of bread, December promises nostalgic classics and creative new spins. In this collection, you’ll find everything from cheesy bread for a cold winter night to dinner party appetizers — plus breakfast treats, Hanukkah mashups, and much more.  The post The 16 best recipes to bake in December: Get excited! It’s time for holiday cookies, festive breads, and more. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

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The post The best (and easiest) pumpkin pie is the one you don't bake: A light, creamy dessert perfect for ending your Thanksgiving feast. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

Homemade sourdough bread is near perfection: crispy and crackly on the outside, soft and supple on the inside. The one downside? It's best the day it's baked; as time passes, it gradually loses its luster. But if you store sourdough bread the right way, you can keep it fresh for longer, so each bite is closer to those enticing first few hours.  So, what’s the best way to store sourdough bread?  The post How to store sourdough bread: Lock in freshness with these simple techniques. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

You know a Dutch oven is great for making big loaves of crusty artisan bread. But it’s also an ideal vessel for a more unexpected bake: pull-apart rolls. Here’s why. The post My secret to great pull-apart rolls? A Dutch oven.: This stalwart bread tool makes for great rolls and streamlined baking. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more

The post Baking trials: What's the best bread for stuffing?: Flavor, texture, and preparation are key. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog ..read more