Baking
Before and After Photos of Lockdown Projects That Went Terribly Wrong
“When I cut it open, a pint of sugary pie filling came leaking out.”
This Is the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World, and I Will Explain Why
You don't need a stinkin' sourdough starter. You just need some old bananas and a bunch of stuff you probably already have in your pantry.
Can Sourdough Starters Feel Pain?
The yeast and bacteria needed for dough to become bread are very much alive, just as humans are. What does this mean about our quarantine baking?
Homemade Pop-Tarts Are Perfect for People Who Suck at Baking
As it turns out, Pop-Tarts are kind of just an advanced version of a jelly sandwich.
We Asked the Baker of Coronavirus Macarons: Why?
She also made a version of the french dessert topped with toilet paper-shaped fondant.
This Woman Has Been Baking Incredibly Intricate Pies During Isolation
She even made one inspired by a famous meme.
The Newest Isolation Trend: 'Flour Shaming'
As the UK experiences a flour shortage, Facebook and Mumsnet have become hotbeds for abuse, as various groups argue passionately about who is most “deserving” of the white gold.
Researchers Want to Know What Your Sourdough Starter Smells Like
Your starter is a window into the microbes that live in your environment.
You Don't Have to Bake Your Own Bread in Quarantine
The idea that we should pick up new hobbies during a pandemic is unnecessary pressure in our already stressed-out lives.
Belgian Researchers Are Using Insect Fat in Baked Goods
Most study participants who tried desserts made with larvae fat weren't put off by the flavor, texture, or appearance.
The Only Way to Watch the 'Great British Bake Off' Is to Lazily Binge It
Now that it's weekly, 'Bake Off' loses a little of its comforting magic.