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.
You’ll be rewarded with juicy tomato pastries, Bake Club’s recipe of the month.
Rebecca Firkser
Jesse shares the slightly sticky path he took to this month’s recipe, and pastry chef and entrepreneur Christina Tosi stops by for a chat.
Emily Elias
With a crisp crust, garlicky mayo, and a juicy slice of tomato.
Jesse and Shilpa toss the mic to Rebecca Firkser, fellow Test Kitchen editor and reigning galette queen.
Jesse Szewczyk
Shilpa reveals her roll cake secrets and celebrated author and food stylist Donna Hay joins the chat.
Emily Elias
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
4.3
(4.25)
Easy
Fruity olive oil means this fudgy cake will stay moist for days.
4.5
(4.49)
Master this style of sponge and a whole new world of cakes opens up.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Jesse shares his frosting journey and acclaimed baker Helen Goh joins the chat.
Emily Elias
A birthday favorite in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.
4.7
(4.67)
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
A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.
4.6
(4.64)
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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
(5)
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.
3.0
(3.16)
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.
3.5
(3.5)
An accidentally-on-purpose discovery for America’s favorite cookie.