A heat-resistant silicone mat is ideal for rolling out dough, but you can also use parchment or waxed paper. A glass pie plate is a must because it’s the best heat conductor for a golden bottom crust.

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Pastry flour is basically a flour used to make pastries, bakes lighter and more crisp and delicate. It is basically a low- protein and low -gluten flour made by mixing or milling hard and soft flour, ...

If baking is a science, then your ingredients are the periodic table, and flour is the most important element. The type of flour you use in your baking can greatly affect the outcome of your cakes, ...

You spent months mastering a basic sourdough bread recipe—that’s amazing. Now, you’re ready to branch out with more advanced loaves. But one look at the baking aisle and your head is spinning from all ...

Pasta frolla egg whites is a tasty twist on the classic Italian shortcrust pastry. Seriously good. You know, it is perfect ...

To accompany our feature on pastries, we asked chefs to share their recipes for favorite treats that, together, amount to a ...

The tiny round snacks are made with flax seeds, dried banana slices, pitted dates, apricots, coconut and dried cranberries.

You spent the last 16 months mastering a basic sourdough bread recipe—that’s amazing. Now, you’re ready to branch out with more advanced loaves. But one look at the baking aisle and your head is ...