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St Lucia Buns

Every December 13, across the snowy towns of Scandinavia, families rise early in the dark to begin preparing for a centuries-old winter solstice celebration,...
Glazed Lemon-Thyme Poppy Seed Cake sliced on cutting board

Our Best Recipes of 2019

Looking back on our best recipes of 2019, it’s clear that comfort baked from scratch is what you were craving! From cardamom buns filled...

Apple Butter Pull-Apart Loaf

This Apple Butter Pull-Apart Loaf doubles down on sweet apple flavor, packing both apple butter and tart Granny Smith apple chunks into its sugary...

Vanilla 101: A Baker’s Guide To Buying Vanilla

In the market for vanilla? Learn how to choose wisely with our buyer’s guide below! Vanilla Beans: Look for plump, shiny vanilla beans, and stay away...

Brian Hart Hoffman’s Top Kitchen Picks

For the first round of our new Baker's Picks column, we asked editor-in-chief Brian Hart Hoffman to share the top tools and must-have ingredients...

Our All-Time Favorite Strawberry Recipes

With a bounty of strawberries available at grocery stores, farmers' markets, and local farms, spring is one of the most wonderful times of the...

Tropical Must-Bakes From Our May/June 2019 Issue

Our May/June 2019 issue is packed full of island flavor. Serve up a slice of paradise with our summer pies packed with mango, coconut,...

10 Reasons Why You Should Go On Our Alaskan Baking Retreat

This summer, answer the call of the Alaskan wild. Join us August 21–24 on the stunning shores of Tutka Bay as we bake our...

Anchorage Away: Mandy Dixon’s Bakery Picks

For those looking to dip their toes into Alaskan adventure, consider Anchorage your gateway to the charms of the rugged wilderness and a stellar...

Our French Editor’s Love Affair with Clafoutis

Bake From Scratch’s assistant editor Lillie Mermoud shares memories of her grandmother’s cherry clafoutis. We reimagine the classic with a chocolate and poached pear...