Baking Basics

Knowing the fundamentals of baking will open you up to making your own grand creations. Here are some foundational recipes and techniques to improve your baking skills. My Easy One Pot Pastry Cream is so versatile for filling tarts, pastries, cakes (especially my Best Sponge Cake) and more! There's also a chocolate version. You can master caramel sauce and drizzle it over perfect Shiny Crust Brownies. If you're new to baking, check out my Top 15 Essential Baking Tools to get started.

Get Geared Up!

Having the right tools sets you up for success. These are my top essentials that I can't live without and help make baking a breeze. These inexpensive tools can make your bakes look more professional.

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First Things First

What's a cake or a brownie if you can't even get it out of the pan? This easy technique will take the frustration out of that first step.

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