What do you want to bake?
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, you’ve come to the right place. In these pages we cover the essentials of baking, whether you want to learn to make bread, cake, cookies — or all of the above! Dig into our videos, sign up for a class, or dive into a baking topic by scrolling below.
Expert tips and techniques
How to knead bread dough
By agitating bread dough via kneading, you are linking the gluten into long, organized strands; this step smooths out the dough and gives it extensibility (the ability to be stretched) and elasticity (the ability to snap back like a rubber band) — qualities essential to great bread.
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How to score bread dough
Scoring bread dough enables it to rise predictably, consistently, and optimally while baking, resulting in beautiful bread. You can choose a variety of tools and styles when it comes to your scoring — all of which are covered in this extensive guide.
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From recipe walk-throughs to expert tips and techniques, our talented teachers are here to guide you on your baking journey. Step into our kitchen as we teach you everything you need to know to bake better.
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