[syndicated profile] kingarthurflour_feed

Posted by Rossi Anastopoulo

Chocolate Ermine Frosting

Cake math can be hard. Calculating the size of your cake and the amount of frosting you need, then finding the right recipe to match, can quickly become exhausting and confusing. 

But we’re here to make your life easier! First, use the chart below to determine how much frosting you need for the amount of cake or cupcakes you’ll be decorating. Need a specific recipe? Go to the next chart, which provides recipe yields so you can choose the right frosting for you.

The post How much frosting do I need for a cake?: Here's your complete cake frosting guide. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.
[syndicated profile] highcountrynews_feed

Posted by Annie Rosenthal

Durante décadas, las comunidades inmigrantes han usado las ondas para educarse y protegerse. Bajo la administración de Trump, lo están haciendo de nuevo.

The post El poder subversivo de la radio en español appeared first on High Country News.

[syndicated profile] highcountrynews_feed

Posted by Chris D’Angelo

View of the Palisades Plunge trail outside of Palisade, Colorado on Bureau of Land Management land.

The rule sought to elevate conservation’s status as a valid public land use, but Trump’s Interior Secretary stressed the importance of balancing development alongside protection.

The post Trump to rescind the Public Lands Rule appeared first on High Country News.

[syndicated profile] kingarthurflour_feed

Posted by Jessica Battilana

Hands zesting a lemon with a microplane zester

There is more than one way to zest a lemon. But the best way, according to the baking wizards in our Test Kitchen, is with a Microplane Zester. This isn’t a new discovery; the day this handy tool was stolen from the woodshop and brought into the kitchen, cooks rejoiced. The sharp teeth of this wand-like rasp remove only the fragrant zest of the fruit, leaving the bitter pith behind.

The post Things bakers know: The right way to zest a lemon : Our Test Kitchen wizards swear by this wand. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.
[syndicated profile] kingarthurflour_feed

Posted by Tatiana Bautista

A simple, single layer lemon cake topped with frosting and candied lemon slices

Lemons are a superstar ingredient in baking — they’re plentiful year-round, reliably affordable, and pack a puckery punch. So, if you’re looking for an early spring pick-me-up, look to these lemon dessert recipes. From curd-filled cakes to lemonade-inspired bars, there’s something for everyone.   

The post 17 of our best lemon desserts to brighten your baking : Tangy thumbprint cookies, citrusy layer cakes, tart lemon bars, and more.  appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.
[syndicated profile] kingarthurflour_feed

Posted by Martin Philip

Pretzel Buns

I recently upgraded my aging home oven, switching to a model with more bells and whistles. While many fancy functions remain a mystery (delayed start) or have been tested and now avoided (proofing mode), there is one setting that I’ve grown to love: convection mode. Here’s why.  

The post Convection oven baking: Why this baker is a fan: For your best bakes, consider convection mode. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.
[syndicated profile] kingarthurflour_feed

Posted by Rossi Anastopoulo

Just 4 Chocolate Chip Cookies

Want to bake, but don’t have a lot of mouths to feed? These recipes are for you! We’ve got a tiny batch of chocolate chip cookies, airy focaccia baked in a loaf pan, and even a petite chocolate cake. These recipes go small on size but big on flavor. And bonus: These scaled-down bakes use fewer ingredients and are unlikely to generate leftovers, so you can keep costs and food waste down. Win-win!

The post 10 small-batch recipes perfect for two (or just you!): Less is more. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.
[syndicated profile] kingarthurflour_feed

Posted by Hannah Dela Cruz

Three freshly fed starters, at different ratios

Getting into sourdough baking can feel overwhelming. Back when I was a newbie, I didn’t realize how much science and math was involved in my new hobby! Case in point: You may see other sourdough bakers throw out numbers like 1:1:1 or 1:4:4. These refer to feeding ratios, a simple but useful tool for maintaining your starter. If math makes you nervous, don’t worry! Feeding ratios are easy to understand, and learning how to use them can help you customize your sourdough maintenance and baking schedule. 

The post Baking trials: Testing different sourdough feeding ratios: What difference does your feeding ratio make? appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.