How to Make Focaccia — A Bread Everyone Should Try to Make

When I was in baking school I was pretty unfamiliar with 75% of breads that I was churning out in class, day after day. One of those breads was focaccia. I soon learned that focaccia is a large flat loaf that has a crisp top and chewy texture. It's full of garlic, herbs, and smothered …

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Making a Cheesecake with Whatever’s in Your Pantry

If you're like me, cheesecake is a sentimental baked good for you. It was often served at special occasions growing up, and I always had cheesecakes out on family vacations. I remember all the pride and joy I had when I successfully baked my first chocolate-marbled cheesecake (even though it was cracked), while impressing my …

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