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Bowl of sourdough starter on scale next to a crock with sourdough starter

Does sourdough starter get better with age?

Bakers boast about starter that’s years — decades! — old. But does the age of your starter actually impact your baking?

Mar 25, 2024
King Arthur all-purpose flour bag next to baked pie

What makes King Arthur flour different?

The best baking starts with the best flour.

Jan 31, 2024
Holiday spice gift kit in front of small decorative Christmas trees

16 gifts for bakers

From stocking stuffers to splurges and beyond.

Dec 5, 2023
GE Stand Mixer whipping egg whites

This futuristic mixer is the baking teacher you never had

It’s like a little robot on your counter — but in a good way.

Nov 27, 2023
Open bag of Climate Blend flour next to various baking ingredients

The flour of the future

Our new Climate Blend is an innovative whole wheat flour grown using regenerative practices.

Nov 7, 2023
King Arthur Bake Truck

King Arthur is heading south to Greenville, South Carolina

Our top tips for a baker’s tour of this culinary destination.

Oct 20, 2023
Bowl of bread dough proofing on dough riser

This electric blanket for bread makes dough rise bigger, faster, and better

For last-minute bakers and chilly homes, it's a game changer.

Sep 29, 2023
Baked loafs in paper pans to donate baked goods

How to donate baked goods for your community

From finding organizations to selecting recipes, our tips for volunteer baking in your community.

Aug 28, 2023
A baker scooping cookies in the kitchen with a Breville Smart Oven in the background

How — and why — I fell in love with a toaster oven

Why my Breville Smart Oven has all but replaced my actual oven.

Aug 9, 2023
Birthday Coffee Cake

It's officially sprinkles season — and this is the jar we're reaching for

Take a trip straight back to childhood, but without the artificial colors.

May 8, 2023
Baker whisking bowl of flour next to bag of medium rye flour

To bake more sustainably, start using more of these flours

From rye to buckwheat, flour can be a planet-friendly choice in the kitchen.

Apr 20, 2023
Chocolate Bundt cake that stuck to the pan and fell apart

April fools in the kitchen: our biggest baking mishaps of the year

At least we can laugh, right?

Apr 1, 2023
Baker flipping a batch of pancakes on an electric griddle

This griddle changed the way I make pancakes — and much more.

With consistent heat and a large surface, it’s improved my cooking and baking.

Feb 20, 2023
Biscuit dough being stamped out with biscuit cutter

The rise: a history of American biscuits

Flaky, fluffy, buttermilk, or baking powder, biscuits are as old (and as complicated) as the country itself.

Jan 30, 2023
Apple pie, sliced in the pie plate

The surprising history of pies

Rossi Anastopoulo’s new book, Sweet Land of Liberty, explores American history through pie.

Oct 28, 2022
Copy of Baking School cookbook on a kitchen counter

Introducing our new cookbook: The King Arthur Baking School

It’s packed with flawless recipes, gorgeous photos, and 20 years' worth of Baking School wisdom.

Oct 11, 2022
Baker using Ankarsrum mixer

How a mixer made me a better (and more confident!) baker

My Ankarsrum has shown me anyone can be a baker with the right tools — even me.

Oct 10, 2022
Wheat being harvested in the field

What is regenerative agriculture, and why is it so important?

This critical approach to farming helps heal our land through flour.

Sep 19, 2022
Camilla Wynne in the kitchen making preserves

Why queer visibility in baking matters

Everyone in the baking world should be able to express their full selves — but it's not always easy.

Jun 14, 2022
Craquelin Cream Puffs

The universal appeal (and infinite possibilities) of the cookie cap

Taking texture to the top.

Apr 21, 2022
A wheat field shown on a sunny day under a blue sky.

Introducing King Arthur’s guide to sustainable baking

It's a hub for all the planet-positive steps bakers can take.

Apr 11, 2022
Bundt pan in cloth bag with Nordic Ware logo

Nordic Ware is more than just a cake pan

The inventors of the iconic Bundt share King Arthur’s core values and a passion for baking.

Apr 11, 2022
Cheesecake in a pie pan, crust separated from filling and broken into chunks

April fools in the kitchen: our favorite baking fails

Even professionals have those "special moments."

Apr 1, 2022
Buckwheat-Cardamom Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Buckwheat, a small grain with a big impact

Can a cookie bake a difference? With buckwheat, the answer just might be yes.

Mar 30, 2022