Pastries
Raid the Spice Cabinet to Make Your Sweets More Savory (and More Delicious)
Chefs are forgoing cinnamon and nutmeg for something decidedly more savory—and you can, too.
Blueberry Lemon Corn Muffins
Savory cornmeal meets the sweetness of blueberries and zest of a lemon for tender muffins that come together in 45 minutes.
31 Baking Recipes for When You Need a Project
Sometimes you want a little distraction. Baking is here for you.
All-The-Seeds Hamantaschen
These hamantaschen are filled with a celebration of seeds set in chewy-soft caramelized honey. While poppy is traditional, we threw in sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin as well for variety and crunch.
These Are the Best Honeys, According to Pastry Chefs
Think all honeys taste the same? Actually, experts agree: There’s a wide world of flavor beyond the bear-shaped bottle.
52 Ways to Make Your Party Fancy Using Store-Bought Puff Pastry
Buttery store-bought puff pastry makes everything taste fancy, from appetizers to desserts.
The Best Baked Goods to Buy Online
Whether you're sourcing holiday gifts, birthday gifts, or treat-yo-self gifts, you no longer need a plane ticket to visit the country's best bakeries.
Taste Test: Frozen Pie Crust
Ready-set or roll-and-bake, we compared nine commercially-available pie doughs to find the very best for holiday baking and more.
Apple-Honey-Pecan Muffins
Everything about this tender muffin maximizes the flavor of tart apples and nutty pecans.
Greek Pumpkin Phyllo Pastries
This recipe is a perfect sweet appetizer for any fall feast.
Pecan Bourbon Baklava
Honey-bourbon syrup is the star of this baklava. Serve it with fresh cherries and vanilla ice cream for a decadent summer dessert.
Mai Tai Rum Babas
There's nothing better than puffy yeasted buns saturated in rum syrup, especially when it's inspired by the citrusy Mai Tai cocktail.
Halloumi Puff Pastry Twists
These delicious crisp, cheesy snacks are perfect for entertaining and parties. Serve them with a glass of wine and a bowl of olives or as savory dippers for tzatziki.
Silpat Baking Molds Make Your Cakes Look Like They Came from a Bakery
We tested mini loaves, muffin molds, and even madeleine pans to find out if these silicone baking molds had advantages over the old metal standbys.
Springtime Is the Right Time to Cook with Pine
The flavor you associate with Christmas tastes even more delicate in spring.
How to Make and Shape Our Glazed Cinnamon-Cardamom Buns
Our homage to the cinnamon rolls of Paris's Circus Bakery is one of the most ridiculously delicious things you'll ever make. But to get them picture-perfect, you'll need to nail the rolling, twisting, and shaping. This photo tutorial should help.
This Is the Most Popular Cinnamon Roll in Paris (Now Let's Make a Version Here in the U.S.)
After seeing Circus Bakery's twisted pastry everywhere on Instagram, we decided to bake a version for ourselves.
Glazed Cinnamon-Cardamom Buns
These cardamom-scented rolls are briochelike and streaked with a sweet, buttery cinnamon filling.
How Freezing Your Butter Makes Every Pastry Better
Step aside, rough puff: our grated butter dough creates insanely flaky layers with none of the folding.
Chocolate-Hazelnut Napoleons
All of the elements for this elegant last course can be prepped at least two days ahead; assemble just before eating for the ultimate, light-but-luscious Valentine’s dessert.