The hottest Baking Substack posts right now

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To Slay, or Not to Slay?

Vittles • 259 implied HN points • 02 Feb 26
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Many companies do token Pride gestures and ask for rainbow-themed bakes that are often cheap and generic. That forces queer bakers to choose between enabling pinkwashing or turning down business.
  2. Mainstream media and brands prefer sanitized versions of queerness, which makes bold or sexual queer expression risky and complicated. Visibility matters, but it often comes with rules and limits on how queer people can present themselves.
  3. Queerness can be a source of community, resilience, and creativity in the kitchen, helping queer chefs bond and push back against discrimination. Many queer bakers insist on setting their own terms—prioritising authenticity, quality, and fair pay over making stereotypical Pride products.

Good Pye: Catering Funerals with my Father

Vittles • 308 implied HN points • 28 Jan 26
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Individually portioned pies are ideal funeral food because they’re easy to transport, can be served hot or cold without cutlery, and spark small conversations with their mystery about what’s inside.
  2. Cooking together between a death and a funeral creates a rare space for shared work and conversation, helping family members connect, comfort each other, and process grief.
  3. Pie-making is a hands-on, improvisational craft that personalizes memorials and acts as an expression of care, turning recipes and ingredients into memory and tribute.

Kitchen Project #128: Everything Rhubarb

Kitchen Projects • 1454 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The newsletter provides a comprehensive guide on various ways to use rhubarb in recipes like jam, compote, syrup, and even choux pastries.
  2. Tips are shared on cooking rhubarb to bring out its best flavor, including methods like poaching and roasting.
  3. Exploration of the different varieties of rhubarb is discussed, such as Yorkshire and Dutch rhubarb, and how they differ in taste and quality.
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Kitchen Project #129: All About Gianduja

Kitchen Projects • 1061 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Gianduja is a delicious blend of hazelnuts and chocolate, traditional to Piedmont, Italy.
  2. You can customize gianduja by experimenting with different nut and chocolate combinations.
  3. Tempering gianduja is important for the best structure and mouthfeel if you're enjoying it as a confection.

Kitchen Project #127: Plant-based Meringues 🌱

Kitchen Projects • 1081 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Meringue can be made vegan using aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, as a substitute for egg whites.
  2. Plant-based alternatives like pea protein powder or chickpea flour did not work well compared to aquafaba for making meringue.
  3. French meringue made with aquafaba has minor differences in appearance, flavor, and mouthfeel compared to traditional egg white meringue.

Episode Four: Old-Fashioned Strawberry Cake

a newsletter • 1906 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The newsletter features an Old-Fashioned Strawberry Cake recipe that tastes like a donut.
  2. Alison Roman shares details about her new book, Sweet Enough, and her media appearances.
  3. The team behind the book, including photographer, designer, and friends, is highlighted in the post.

The Best Way to Use Rhubarb

The Analog Family • 279 implied HN points • 01 Jun 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Rhubarb can be used to make delicious oatmeal streusel bars that many people enjoy. It’s a fun and satisfying way to try out new recipes in the kitchen.
  2. Getting kids involved in cooking is a great way to bond and teach them about food. Kids often find the cooking process exciting, just like discovering the magic of how ingredients change.
  3. Having fresh rhubarb available means you can enjoy tasty desserts throughout the year. Save and freeze the rhubarb to use in recipes later!

Flowers and flours

Wordloaf • 884 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Debra Wink, a sourdough expert, recommends using pineapple juice in the initial starter mixture to create favorable conditions for lactic acid bacteria and yeast growth.
  2. Monitoring and adjusting the pH of sourdough starters can play a key role in activating yeast and preventing undesirable bacteria, leading to successful starter maintenance.
  3. Leaving starters at room temperature instead of refrigerating them for short periods can help retain their robustness and enhance their performance.

Kitchen Project #125: Laminated Brioche

Kitchen Projects • 923 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Laminated brioche is a flaky, buttery bread rich in flavor and texture.
  2. The process of lamination involves adding layers of fat into dough, creating a flaky texture.
  3. Making laminated brioche requires patience in proofing, thorough baking, and proper lamination techniques.

Three Things

Dinner: A Love Story • 1316 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Make a Simple Tomato-Rice Soup for a Reset Meal
  2. Repurpose Leftover Halloween Candy into Baked Treats
  3. Consider Keeping a Folder of Things You Can't Throw Away for Future Reflection

KP+: Black sesame and Yuzu Milk Buns

Kitchen Projects • 609 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Yuzu is a popular ingredient with a unique floral acidity, sometimes hard to find but worth seeking out for its flavor.
  2. The process of making black sesame and yuzu milk buns was revisited after years, resulting in a successful comeback with added yuzu curd.
  3. Two different shaping methods were shared for the buns, both yielding delicious results especially enhanced with the yuzu curd.

New Year, New News

Wordloaf • 746 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Amy Halloran is taking over the Wordloaf newsletter for a few months while the original author works on a book
  2. Amy is knowledgeable about bread, baking, and grain, making her a great fit for the newsletter
  3. Regular features like the Monday Mix and Friday Bread Basket will be on hiatus during this period

Citrus Olive Oil Cake

Susanality • 727 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. This citrus olive oil cake is flavorful with a light and fluffy texture.
  2. The recipe can be adjusted to use different citrus fruits based on personal taste preferences.
  3. The cake is versatile and can be baked in different types of pans, offering flexibility in presentation.

Episode Two: Simple Fruit Tart

a newsletter • 1238 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The episode features a simple fruit tart recipe that aims to show anyone can bake.
  2. The recipe includes a basic shortbread crust and versatile vanilla pastry cream.
  3. The tart recipe is flexible, allowing for creativity with fruit toppings and versatile use of the pastry cream.

Flavour Chords

Vittles • 128 implied HN points • 26 Nov 25
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Flavours are experienced like musical notes, and combining them creates "flavour chords" that guide how recipes are imagined and built.
  2. Concrete examples are given: chamomile, hazelnut and smoked honey sablés, and a bay leaf, ginger and clementine hot chocolate, each paired with soundscapes to deepen the tasting experience.
  3. Brief moments of taste and sound can leave long-lasting memories that fuel creative obsession and careful refinement in the kitchen.

Chloe-Rose Crabtree's Mushroom Stroganoff Focaccia

Vittles • 112 implied HN points • 03 Dec 25
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Putting mushroom stroganoff inside focaccia creates a fluffy bread with hidden pockets of rich, creamy sauce, combining two unlikely dishes into one satisfying bite.
  2. The focaccia dough needs at least 24 hours of resting and the stroganoff should be chilled before spreading, so it’s best to prepare them a day ahead.
  3. This is a handy way to use leftover stroganoff and makes a less-messy, shareable dish — you can also dip the focaccia into extra sauce for more flavour.

Bakeryland

Wordloaf • 589 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The game 'Pillsbury Bakeryland' was created by Pillsbury in 1936 to teach kids about bread making and selling.
  2. The game features scripts that show how to sell bread in different settings like house-to-house, wholesale, and retail.
  3. The game was part of the baking industry's campaign to promote buying bread over baking it at home, reflecting changes in bread baking practices in America from 1929 to 1933.

Kitchen Project #100: Party Cake

Kitchen Projects • 1022 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Kitchen Projects newsletter celebrates its 100th edition with a special party cake recipe.
  2. The chocolate cake recipe focuses on a rich, dense crumb with a balanced cocoa flavor and a moist texture.
  3. The chocolate buttercream frosting is a combination of buttercream and ganache, providing a smooth and shiny texture.

KP Community Recipe: Mom’s sharlotka by Olya Loza

Kitchen Projects • 845 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The recipe for Mom's Sharlotka cake is simple and nostalgic, made with apples and basic ingredients.
  2. The cake symbolizes bridging summer and autumn, home and away, and carries fond memories of family moments.
  3. The recipe is flexible and forgiving, allowing for variations in apple types and sizes, making it a comforting and versatile dessert.

Back to School

Wordloaf • 845 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The author is working on a book project about bread with a focus on techniques and processes.
  2. The book will emphasize the various ways bakers can approach bread baking, providing options and explanations for different choices.
  3. The book will include not only bread recipes but also detailed explanations of the science, materials, and methods of baking.

Rose Wilde

Wordloaf • 393 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Rose Wilde has a passion for teaching and sharing her love of baking and flavors with others.
  2. She advocates for exploring a variety of flavors and ingredients to add more excitement to cooking.
  3. Her work in food is deeply rooted in social justice, focusing on providing education and support through baking and preservation.

The Spell of Sourdough Baking

Wordloaf • 727 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. There are different reasons to choose between yeasted and sourdough breads, each with unique advantages.
  2. Sourdough breads have a more complex flavor, stay fresh longer, and have a different texture compared to yeasted breads.
  3. Sourdough baking connects you deeply to the process of bread-making and teaches you valuable lessons about fermentation and attention to detail.

Bread Bakers Guild of America

Wordloaf • 353 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The Bread Bakers Guild of America has been connecting bakers since 1993, emphasizing natural leavening and handwork.
  2. BBGA offers resources and a network for bakers at all skill levels, from home bakers to professionals.
  3. Camp Bread event by BBGA provides hands-on sessions, workshops, and resources for learning and growth in the baking industry.

Bake a cake

A Small and Simple Thing • 412 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Growing up without sweets can lead to different food habits as an adult
  2. Understanding food and nutrition can change how you approach food choices
  3. Personal food habits can evolve over time for various reasons like health

Kitchen Project #96: Semla aka Swedish Cream Buns

Kitchen Projects • 668 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Pancake Day, known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, is celebrated with different traditions around the world.
  2. Semla, a Swedish cream bun filled with almond paste, is a popular treat consumed in large quantities in Sweden around Fat Tuesday.
  3. To make a perfect semla at home, focus on details like incorporating cardamom for flavor, ensuring cream is properly whipped for piping, and preparing almond paste with the right texture.

Kitchen Projects for Easter Weekend

Kitchen Projects • 668 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. Easter weekend means lots of chocolate, hot cross buns, and extra time to bake.
  2. Try seasonal bakes like Hot Cross Buns, Simnel Cake, and more for Easter treats.
  3. Explore Easter snacks and desserts like Little Lamb religieuse, Lemon butter biscuits, and Frangipane tarts.

Pizza Ebraica

Susanality • 609 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking
  1. The recipe for Pizza Ebraica is a unique and delicious treat from Rome's Jewish Ghetto, rich in history and tradition.
  2. Leah Koenig's book, Portico, dives into the diverse and evolving cuisine of Rome's Jewish community, showcasing the vibrant culinary heritage of the area.
  3. Roman Jewish food offers a blend of traditional dishes and modern twists, highlighting a unique aspect of Jewish cuisine that is different from the more familiar Ashkenazi foods.