With Allyson Grant
Homemade pan release is my go-to solution for removing baked goods from whatever baking pan you use without damaging your product! This is a bakery game-changer, so keep reading to learn exactly what I do to solve this sticky dilemma that every baker faces. Are…
This peanut butter cup brown butter blondie is a sweet dessert bar that resembles a brownie. It’s studded with peanut butter cup pieces and has a wonderful butterscotch flavor, thanks to the brown sugar and browned butter. Once you make these, you will never go back…
Snickerdoodle cookies are synonymous with comfort food. Crispy edges, chewy centers, a delightful tang, and a buttery cinnamon flavor. What if you find yourself out of Cream of tartar or butter? Keep reading, because I’m going to explain how to make substitutions that won’t affect…
This Iced Lemon Loaf is easy and moist and better than Starbucks! No box mixes or artificial colors here, just real ingredients that let the great flavor shine through. Are you tired of searching for a Lemon Loaf recipe that has enough lemon tang, lots…
Here is my favorite recipe for a Super Easy Carrot Cake made from scratch. This cake is so fragrant and delicious. It is a classic year-round menu item at any bakery or restaurant. Pair it with my cream cheese frosting and you’ve got a guaranteed…
These moist and fudgy Cherry Chocolate Zucchini Muffins loaded with so many cherries and chocolate, you won’t even realize there are veggies in them! Made with Greek yogurt and plenty of freshly grated zucchini, these healthy muffins make the perfect breakfast or snack time treat.…
Today we’re talking about blind baking or pre-baking a pie shell. In this Baking Basics Tutorial, you’ll learn how and when to blind bake a pie crust. Use this technique for custard pies, fruit tarts, and quiches. This simple technique is perfect for preventing soggy…
This fresh and easy Strawberry Pie is loaded with summertime berries, homemade strawberry glaze, and a flaky homemade crust. The scratch crust comes together quickly and will stay flaky, even with the juicy strawberries. When you are short on time, feel free to use a…
These easy Strawberry Crumble Bars have a delicious shortbread crust, and a jam-filled center. They are an easy one-bowl treat with simple ingredients that comes together in no time. These Strawberry Bars could not be easier to make! The shortbread base and crumble topping come…
Here is a super easy recipe for a classic Blondie Bar. This mixes up fast, and tastes amazing! It uses just seven ingredients and one bowl! What you also need to know about these beauties is how amazing they taste. The butter and brown sugar…
Are you looking for an easy way to get your chocolate fix? Today I am sharing a recipe for my best homemade double chocolate cookies with white chocolate chips. If your family loves cookies for dessert, these big chewy chocolate gems will knock their socks…
Does the mere thought of a lemony treat make you salivate with happiness? Today I’m sharing my best recipe for Magnificent Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins. They are moist and rich from the addition of greek yogurt and apple sauce. I’ll show you how to make…
This Chocolate Brioche bread loaf recipe is very versatile and can be shaped as rolls, buns, and even a wreath. I’ll show you step-by-step how I spread loads of chocolate into the buttery, sweet dough and twist it in a Babka style braid to create…
Are you looking for a great birthday party idea to do with kids? Look no further than a DIY cupcake decorating party. Hosting a cupcake decorating party can be easier than you think. Baking and decorating cupcakes with kids is a fun and educational activity.…
Have you been wanting to learn more about sourdough starters? Are you looking for more flavor and complexity from your bread baking efforts? Are you noticing that commercial yeast is hard to find right now? Here is an easy recipe for how to make your…
I love Dave’s Killer Bread for its good ingredients and how perfect it is for sandwiches, so I decided to see if I could make a Dave’s Killer Bread recipe from scratch. It is surprisingly easy and tastes better than store-bought bread! With my recipe,…
Have you ever wondered how professional bakers resize recipes to yield the exact quantities they need? Bakers percentages are my favorite trick for adjusting a recipe to yield the exact amount of dough or batter needed. Whether you call it bakers math, bread math, ratios…
Have you ever visited an artisan bread bakery and admired the beautiful, golden brown, crusty loaves of bread? Imagine baking bread like that at home with little or no previous bread-baking experience! I will show you how to make great artisan bread at home using…
Focaccia bread should be your new thing! Why? Because its super versatile and does whatever you want! Need a snooty high end hamburger bun? Focaccia Bread. Want something to show off your fancy oven roasted veggies? Focacia Bread. Thinking about slathering cheese and garlic on…
When you think of San Francisco and bread, sourdough probably comes to mind. But did you know they are also known for a crunchy crusted, sweet and crackly sandwich roll called Dutch Crunch Bread? Today I’m sharing an easy homemade recipe for this wonderful treat…
Are you ready to try baking a loaf of bread but don’t know where to start? Don’t let the fear of baking with yeast hold you back from experiencing the satisfaction (and uh…mazing smell) of a warm home-baked loaf of bread. This tutorial walks you…
What is a bakery-style muffin Have you ever stopped into a local coffee shop or bakery and grabbed a big tasty muffin to go? As you reach in the bag you break off a chunk. The top is huge and crusty, studded with pieces of…
These bakery-style oatmeal cookies are big, chewy, and soft just like the kind you find in a corner bakery. They are perfectly spiced and studded with plump raisins in every bite. Whether you bake a plate of these as an after school snack, grab one…
Somewhere in the last few years, banana bread recipes have morphed into overly sweet and crumbly quick bread disasters. What once was a sturdy slice that could hold up to good smearing of cream cheese has become a crumbly muffin in a bread loaf shape.…
I thought of several angles to go about sharing this homemade brownie recipe. One bowl easy brownie recipe? Better than a box mix brownies? They all felt a little cliche. Then I noticed that everything good about this brownie reminded me of all my favorite things about my…
Do you absolutely love baking in your spare time? Have people told you that your cakes are amazing and you should sell them? What if there were a way to sell the bread, pies, cookies and brownies you bake at home and make some extra…
I always dreamed of owning my own business. I fantasized about what it would be like to work for myself for a long time. I planned and planned and waited. I wrote and revised business plans like it was my day job, but I never…
Have you always wanted to bake a loaf of bread but felt like you don’t have the technical know-how to pull it off? Do recipes that have yeast or call for “proofing” scare you? Well today I am sharing a recipe for the absolute easiest…
A customer messaged me recently… “Hi Allyson! … I know this is a weird question but do you still make your cupcakes? I live in Cincinnati now and not sure if you ever share your recipe but the only one I dream about almost weekly…
Today I’m sharing my contest winning recipe for this Strawberry Shortcake Pie. It is a no bake cream cheese pie that uses fresh strawberries and strawberry jello to get the most intense fresh strawberry flavor. Its piled high with whipped cream and topped with crunchy…
I’m going to let you all in on a little secret…… chocolate ganache is kind of a big deal! It can catapult your cakes, cupcakes, donuts, and brownies from pretty good to WHOA!!…what kind of next-level chocolate heaven is this? As much as I’d like…
We all want to increase bakery sales, but how? If you are struggling to get more customers in your baking business and it feels like you are just waiting for the phone to ring then these sure-fire ideas are for you! increase bakery sales I’m…
One recipe, one million cupcakes. Back in the early 2000’s at the very beginning of the cupcake shop boom, I opened a gourmet cupcake store. My concept was to feature 12 different flavors each day and always have them baked fresh daily. Today I am…
What do you do when you find yourself with too many apples on your hands? Here is an easy and fun way to freeze extra apples so you have warm homemade Apple Crisp anytime you want. Too many apples! Recently I was shopping at the…
Make a commitment to getting details right. Before diving into the five steps, you’ll need to recognize why special orders are the key to repeat business. When customers come to you for special orders, what they are saying is….. I trust you to get this…
I have to admit. I have a love/hate relationship with pie. What looks so simple and homey is actually a test of everything you’ve got! Good ingredients, good technique, a good recipe and lots and lots of patience. Tons of respect goes out to those…
Do you dream of making a flaky pie crust? Does yours shrink up and melt in the oven? Do you get frustrated when the same recipe yields different results? You’ve come to the right place. Today I’m sharing with you six tips that the pros…
You may be wondering what the Better Baker Club is all about? I’m so excited to tell you a little about myself and why I decided to start this baking blog. I currently work as a bakery manager in a residential foodservice setting. What is…
Whether you’re going to decorate these with frosting and sprinkles or gobble them up fresh from the oven, these Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies make a fun holiday activity for kids. Put them out on a plate for Santa or package them up as a gift…
This is my all-time favorite old fashioned skillet cornbread recipe. It’s moist, slightly sweet, and has the most delicious crisp buttery edges. Its the perfect side dish for a big crockpot of soup or chili! My old fashioned skillet cornbread is so quick and easy,…