Flour

Some loaves absolutely require bread flour—others are better off with all-purpose. Here’s why.

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, these raspberry-jam-filled almond thumbprint cookies are the perfect teatime snack.

Crisp pecans in a sticky mochi cake makes for a dreamy dessert. A dab of miso gives it intriguing depth.

This cornbread recipe gets everything you want out of the simple sidekick: It’s easy to cut, not too sweet, and it holds together.

Buttermilk-soaked catfish gets superlatively crispy thanks to a rice-flour dredge, a tasty nod to both Juneteenth and Black fish-fry food traditions.

For berries that are just too good to bake, this fuss-free tart simply piles the raw fruit into a crisp almondy crust.

The vegan patties in this burger recipe go straight from the mixing bowl to the grill without falling apart—all in about 20 minutes.

Tender, chewy Vietnamese rice rolls with a sweet-and-sour nước chấm dipping sauce.

A savory medley wrapped up in fresh and delicate Vietnamese rice rolls.

There are lots of types, and they’re not interchangeable.

A slice of this spiced cake with buttermilk-cinnamon glaze feels like a warm hug, and the best part is, it takes less than an hour to make.

This foolproof recipe for ricotta gnocchi turns out pillowy dumplings with a delicate chew. The lemon-cream butter sauce is just right for any occasion.

Crispy on the outside, herby on the inside, these simple flatbreads are inspired by Armenian jingalov hats, which are just as delicious as they are fun to say.

This crispy fried catfish recipe from Nashville icon Arnold’s requires some prep and patience, but the crunchy cornmeal crust is worth it.

Calling all project bakers: Here’s a recipe for building a beautiful dome cake, just like the ones you’ve seen all over the internet. 

Cleverly designed to be gluten-, dairy-, and mixer-free, this brownie-like dessert is a great choice for anyone, anytime.

All the fun of banana bread in a portable, oh-so-charming package. Plus, it all comes together in one bowl for easy cleanup.

If there’s only one cake you ever learn to make, let it be this: a classic with soft, colorful vanilla cake layers and a rich chocolate-sour cream frosting.

In case the blood orange caramel cascading over this cake isn’t tempting enough, the tender crumb is also delicately perfumed with woodsy rosemary sugar.

The ultimate comfort food but with a Caribbean twist, this shepherd’s pie has a savory and spicy beef base with a creamy potato topping.

This flourless chocolate cake features meringue both in the batter and on top, which bakes into a light and crispy shell with beautiful swirls.

Canned pears, a simple almond cream, and store-bought puff pastry make this pear galette recipe feel sophisticated but entirely doable.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this savory mash-up that plays well as a side on the holiday table—or as the star that it is.

This mochi waffle recipe creates a breakfast pastry with a delightfully bouncy chew and a crisp crust that lasts way after it comes off of the iron.