Bake Club
Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk—the test kitchen's pro bakers—share must-make recipes and must-know tips.
Join the BA Bake Club to gain access to exclusive recipes from senior test kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk. Once you're a subscriber, you'll have access to a brand-new baking recipe each month. Learn more about the BA Bake Club—and how to get involved—here.
This two-second trick encourages an even rise and domed top.
Jesse Szewczyk
It delivers an ultra-plush cake, no stand mixer required.
Jesse Szewczyk
Jesse and Shilpa answer listener questions and chat with iconic baker Cheryl Day.
Emily Elias
This month is all about reverse-creaming (by hand!) for an ultra-tender crumb.
Jesse Szewczyk
A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.
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Starting with Bake Club’s Cheddar Biscuits With Old Bay.
Jesse and Shilpa share their pro tips, plus chat with bagel expert Melissa Weller.
Emily Elias
Testing recipes is meticulous, creative, and, uh, chaotic.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Folding dough yields flakes for days. We’ll show you how.
Shilpa Uskokovic
These cheesy biscuits are a dream savory breakfast. Or pile them in a basket to round out any dinner.
5.0
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Shilpa and Jesse talk about this festive winter bake, plus chat with award-winning author Nicola Lamb.
Crusty, chewy, and actually easy. No lye or barley syrup needed.
3.4
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Bake Club is back with a giant cinnamon roll recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at all your holiday parties.
Pavlova meets Black Forest cake in a holiday dessert designed to steal the spotlight.
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An accidentally-on-purpose discovery for America’s favorite cookie.
Cinnamon bun fans, our time has come.
3.7
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We’re here with BA Bake Club’s September recipe: Jesse’s impressive Banana Pudding Paris-Brest.
Vegan
Olive oil gives these cookies robust, sophisticated flavor (and makes them secretly vegan).
4.3
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BA Bake Club is back with August’s recipe: Shilpa’s Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie.
This modern riff on an old-school French classic is the ultimate fancy-pants dessert.
5.0
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BA Bake Club is back with July’s recipe: Jesse’s crusty Cheddar Jalapeño Loaf.
The best fruit pie, complete with a brown sugar streusel topping.
5.0
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BA Bake Club is back with June’s bake: a delightfully modern take on Hummingbird Cake! Plus a guest appearance from an OG of The Great British Bake Off.
A homemade loaf featuring a crackly crust, loaded with cheese and plenty of fresh chilis.
4.6
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