The Perfect Loaf is a column from software engineer-turned-bread expert (and Food52’s Resident Bread Baker), Maurizio Leo. Maurizio is here to show us all things naturally leavened, enriched, yeast-risen, you name it — basically, every vehicle to slather on a lot of butter. Today, how to turn high-protein durum flour into […]
14 Pretty Pie Plates That Will Inspire You to Bake More
Most of the time, a utilitarian pie plate will do. After all, it’s the intricate lattice, layered filling, or juicy seasonal fruit in your pie that should command the most attention, not the baking vessel— simple Pyrexes and nondescript aluminum models are more than up to the task. But every […]
Like Overproved Bread, ‘Great British Bake Off’ Has Lost Some Of Its Form
Why ruin steamed buns by making them look like cheeseburgers? This sacrilege was one of many egregious moments on the Japanese Week episode of the latest season of “The Great British Bake Off” (known as “The Great British Baking Show” in the U.S., where it airs on Netflix). The bakers […]
Great British Bake Off branded ‘offensive’ by Japanese actress in row over ‘racist’ buns
Great British Bake Off’s race row over Japanese week has continued after a Japanese actress Naoko Mori waded into the debate over the show’s steamed buns. Social media was awash with fans in furore over the “mildly racist crossovers” between Japan and China on Great British Bake Off on Tuesday. […]
How to Bake a Cake: Your Ultimate Guide
Taste of HomeClassic Chocolate CakeCheck out this video for how to make Classic Chocolate Cake! As Julia Child once said, “A party without a cake is just a meeting.” And how true! Learning how to bake a cake, even a simple one is your gateway to make any gathering—whether it’s […]