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Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Baking Bread

Find out what three experts have to say about the science — and magic — of bread, the cooking skills that all home bakers should master, and how to make an artisan loaf in your own kitchen.

by Connor McNeely
Recipes

Ginger Spice Scones

Have a very merry morning with these sweetly spiced scones.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Gingersnaps

These cookies hold a special place in recipe developer Lynn Wells’s heart: They were her dad’s favorites.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Our State’s Mix-and-Match Guide to Custom Christmas Cookies

These 18 classic treats are sweet enough for Santa — and all your friends and family.

by Our State Editors
Recipes

Jim’s Favorite Cornmeal Bread

Jim Barkley loves using locally milled cornmeal for this recipe.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

Brussels Sprouts with Maple Candied Bacon

Crispy, caramelized, and loaded with candied bacon.

by Lynn Wells
Food

The Baker’s Basics: The Meringue

Mastering meringue is a baker’s rite of passage. Those sweet golden peaks don’t always come easily, but they sure can turn any pie — from lemon to chocolate — into an event.

by Sheri Castle
Recipes

The Baker’s Basics: A Trusty Crust

How can a few simple ingredients cause so much stress in the kitchen? A celebrated baker and restaurant owner shares her secrets for foolproof pastry.

by Karen Barker
Recipes

Baked French Toast with Blueberry Crunch

Upgrade your brunch menu with this baked French toast recipe containing crunchy corn flakes and a blueberry topping.

by Lynn Wells
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