Flour the Rolling Pin, not the Board? New bakers often make a habit of too-liberally flouring the work board so that the dough doesn’t stick. A good trick is to flour your rolling pin somewhat generously and flour the board very lightly. You don’t want the dough ingesting too much flour. True, doughs won’t stick […]
Baker’s Tip #3 Use Pure Vanilla
It’s never just vanilla! Pure vanilla extract is almost as important as great flour and pure, unsalted butter for baking. True, pure vanilla can be pricey but nothing is more subtle, fragrant and does a better job of holding a recipe together than this one pivotal ingredient. I tend to choose Nielsen Massey Vanilla since […]
Best Bets in Cookware 2019
2019 Best Cookware Bets Nothing beats quality cookware, especially when it comes to stockpots and skillets or quality non-stick. Here’s a batch of newly tested cookware especially recommended by the Betterbaking.com Test Kitchen Chantal’s Iconic Enamel on Steel 6 Quart Stockpot is a work of art! If you want a hard-wearing but charming, wholly […]
Best Pie Tins Ever New Vintage! Canyon Crow Home Pie Pans
Vintage Pie Pan Still My Best Pick – Colorful Enamel on Steel is Country Pretty and Makes Great Pies! Canyon Crow Home New Vintage Bake and Cookware As a baker, finding the perfect pie pan is a constant mission. I have a few I adore including anything by Emile Henry but I have one […]
Breville Smart Oven Pro is a Rockstar!
The Breville Smart Oven Pro feels and operates  like a high end toaster but in reality, due to its size and oven temperature accuracy, can double as an extra (full sized) oven, which is especially handy during holiday times when you have a slew of side dishes that need the proverbial 350 […]
Capresso Kettles Combine Aesthetics and Function in a Beautiful Way!
Capresso Kettles Classic Glass or Spiffy Stainless Steel Pour Over? Two kettles, unlimited possibilities! I have a kettle fetish – that’s not a surprise to those who know me and Betterbaking.com. I’m always looking for a perfect kettle and my criterion (in electric kettles) is ever the same: capacity, style, auto turn off and simply […]
December 2018 A Note from Marcy
Dear Bakers and Friends, Welcome to the December Issue of Betterbaking.com! From the gathering time of October, to feelings of gratitude in November, we tumble into the final month of the year, December. And what is December’s theme? I would say sugar and spice of course but also: stillness. Despite the harried pace of holiday […]
December 2022 A Note from Marcy
Dear Friends and Fellow Bakers, Welcome to the December 2022 issue of Betterbaking.com! It’s the last issue of the year and it’s packed with special offerings in recipes, cookbooks and subscriptions! This is my sugar-and-spice edition of BB and I’ve spent many delightful hours baking it all up fresh for you. It’s finally beginning to […]
December 2022 A Note from Marcy
Dear Friends and Fellow Bakers, Welcome to the December 2022 issue of Betterbaking.com! It’s the last issue of the year and it’s packed with special offerings in recipes, cookbooks and subscriptions! This is my sugar-and-spice edition of BB and I’ve spent many delightful hours baking it all up fresh for you. It’s finally beginning to […]