If you’re a baker, chances are that you’ve been baking bread the same old way ever since you learned how to turn on an oven. Why mess with a good thing? The truth is, we all get used to the traditional ways of making things and, most of all, enjoy the familiarity. It’s nice knowing...

Fall holidays like Thanksgiving are a great excuse to gather friends and family together and try out new recipes. Even if you aren’t hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you can volunteer to bring dessert and test out some delicious pie recipes. You can never go wrong with the classic fall pies like pecan or apple, but why not...

When it comes to baked goods, cupcakes are a true crowd-pleaser. You could be at a school bake sale or a sophisticated, adults-only event — the cupcake tray will never stay full for very long. One of the best parts about cupcakes is that you don’t have to be a professional pastry chef to make...