Each page of this publication features stunning photography, easy-to-follow recipes, techniques for creating beautiful, artisan baked goods, and endless inspiration for home bakers. Discover the world's best bakeries, essential bread recipes such as brioche and rye, products that should be in every baker's pantry, new cookbooks, and more.
Bake from Scratch • may | june 2023 Volume 9, Issue 3
Editors Letter
Recipe Index & Resources
Sweet Summer Hits • FROM NEW BAKING BOOKS TO A SUMMER FRUIT TOOL EVERY BAKER NEEDS, HERE’S A QUICK ROUNDUP OF WHAT WE’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW
A Treasured Baking Friend • GINGER JOHNSON IS A HOSTESS EXTRAORDINAIRE, AVID HOME BAKER, AND DEVOTED ATTENDEE OF BAKE FROM SCRATCH BAKING RETREATS. WITH ALMOST EVERY RETREAT UNDER HER BELT, GINGER SHARES HER INCREDIBLE PASSIONS WITH US.
Simplifying Stone Fruit • HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO MAKING THE MOST OF SUMMER STONE FRUIT SEASON
Sharing a Slice • BRINGING NEW LIFE AND LUSTER TO THE TREASURED PIZITZ BAKERY CHERRY-PECAN CAKE OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, AND A BELOVED BIRTHDAY TRADITION
Peaches • APPRECIATING THE SIMPLE, PURE POWER OF THE PEACH
The Making of Sprinkles • CANDACE NELSON, FOUNDER OF THE CUPCAKE BAKERY SPRINKLES, REVEALS HOW HER PASSION FOR BAKING GREW INTO A SWEET EMPIRE WITH LOVE, DETERMINATION, AND LOTS OF BUTTERCREAM
Shifting Shapes • WE’VE PUT A NEW SPIN ON THESE FAMILIAR BREADS
Pastelitos • FEW PASTRIES ARE AS SATISFYING AS THESE PASTELITOS, FEATURING SHATTERINGLY CRISP PUFF PASTRY ENVELOPING TANGY CREAM CHEESE AND SWEET GUAVA PASTE
Confetti Confections • STUDDED WITH RAINBOW SPRINKLES AND FILLED WITH BRIGHT, BOLD FLAVORS, THESE DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS ARE THE SEASON’S BEST CELEBRATORY BAKES
Stone Fruit Sensations • FROM DARK, MAJESTIC CHERRIES TO BLUSHING PEACHES AND SUNNY MANGOES, STONE FRUIT SEASON BRIMS WITH DAZZLING COLORS AND FLAVORS, AND THESE LOVELY DESSERTS MAKE THE MOST OUT OF EVERYTHING THEY OFFER
Cookie Cravings Conquered • THE ONLY THING THESE BUTTERY, CHOCOLATY ICEBOX COOKIES NEED IS A GLASS OF COLD MILK FOR DUNKING
Celebrating Summer’s Flavors • BAKE YOUR WAY THROUGH THE SEASON’S BEAUTIFUL AND BOUNTIFUL PRODUCE
The Sweet Side of San Miguel de Allende • THIS COLONIAL-ERA JEWEL IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF MEXICO IS A CULTURAL HUB FOR ARTISANS OF ALL KINDS, INCLUDING BAKERS
Empanadas • UNCOVERING THE HISTORY OF THIS FILLED AND FOLDED PASTRY
Concha Con Nata • HAILING FROM MEXICO, THIS SWEET BREAD GET ITS NAME FROM THE SCORING ON TOP THAT CREATES A SHELL-LIKE PATTERN
High-Rising Quick Breads • PAIRING JUICY FRESH FRUIT WITH SIMPLE STIR-TOGETHER BATTERS, JESSIE SHEEHAN SHARES TWO BREADS THAT BAKE UP TALL AND FLUFFY AND ARE GUARANTEED CROWD-PLEASERS