There are few things more comforting than the scent of chocolate chip cookies, red velvet cupcakes, or homemade bread baking in your oven. Possibly even better is the sense of accomplishment when you ...

You've probably heard of the old adage that baking is a science and cooking is an art. Though in many ways both require technical precision and creative flair, ultimately for a cake or pastry to turn ...

Plus, expert tips for getting the most out of your kitchen scale when baking. Getty Images If you're a home baker, you likely own your fair share of cookie sheets, cupcake tins, and, of course, ...

Learning how to measure ingredients properly is one of the most important kitchen skills to pick up—and it’s not as ...

Professional and committed home bakers measure ingredients by weight because precision is important. Dry ingredients settle differently into measuring cups, which also vary a bit in capacity. Plus, ...

Q: When a recipe calls for a sticky ingredient such as molasses or honey, is there any leeway in the measure for what sticks to the measuring cup? Should I add an extra teaspoon or so to compensate ...