I’ll admit it: Every time a recipe demands that I sift an ingredient like all-purpose flour, I raise my eyebrows. Do I really have to break out an extra tool that’s notoriously tricky to clean? The ...

To guarantee the perfect airy and light angel food cake texture every time you bake, add the simple extra step of ...

When it comes to sifting flour, do you sift first and measure or measure and sift? Why do recipes call for the flour mixture to be added alternately with the liquids? These are the two most commonly ...

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It’s a common step in classic recipes, but does it have a place in modern baking? I’ll admit it: Every time a recipe demands ...