Baking Tricks

Here are some of my tried-and-true recipes. Each is a delicious addition to your baking arsenal and is sure to delight your family and friends. An added bonus is that you can utilize many of the kitchen tools found in your baking kits! Enjoy!

Euro summer vibes are calling—and they’re coming straight to your kitchen.

Wed, Jun 11, 25

Escape to the French Riviera with Crumble Crate’s Key Lime Pie Choux au Craquelin baking kit— where classic pâtisserie meets zesty summer flavors. ...

Tue, Jun 10, 25

Freshly baked, fruity, and oh-so-pretty 💙 These golden blueberry-stuffed rolls are twisted to perfection and topped with a sprinkle of Swedish pear...

Helping our community gain confidence in baking, one kit at a time!

Time to whip up some Chai Latte Biscotti!

Tue, Dec 17, 24

Biscotti are a unique Italian cookie that are twice-baked to create their signature crispy & crunchy texture. These cookies are perfect for dip...

Sat, Nov 09, 24

🎁 Perfect for gatherings or gifting, our kit includes everything you need to create beautiful, delicious treats that are sure to be a hit. Ready to...

When you’re the baker friend, suddenly your oven is working overtime for the holidays!

How to mixing dry & wet Ingredients

Thu, Oct 24, 24

Did you know that alternating between dry and wet ingredients while mixing batter is better than mixing everything in at once? Adding the liquid in...

Thu, Oct 24, 24

The Mini Fruit Tart baking kit features a small wooden dowel to assist you in forming your dough perfectly to the mini tart pans (also included in ...

Hey Baker! Have you ever used a wooden dowel in the kitchen?

How to use an ice cream scoop to portion your cookie dough!

Thu, Oct 24, 24

Thu, Oct 03, 24

Apple season is in full swing and let's be honest the classic apple pie, as delicious as it is, can get a little repetitive when you've baked it 1 ...

Tell the classic apple pie to move over this fall

How to get an even bake on your star bread

Mon, Aug 05, 24

Here's a pro tip on how to get an even bake on your star bread. Simply fold a piece of tin foil into a triangle and cut off the tip. Place it over ...

Sat, Aug 03, 24

Here's some pro tips on how to make smooth and velvety caramel sauce. First, only stir your sugar when you place it in the pan. When your sugar mix...

Want perfectly sealed pies?

Thu, Aug 01, 24

Do you want perfectly sealed pies? Use a fork to press the top layer of pie dough into the bottom layer of pie dough, creating a traditional patter...

Sun, Jul 28, 24

Creating a beautiful pattern on your homemade bread is easier than you think. Use a plate and a pastry cutter to cut the rolled out dough into a p...

Beautiful pattern on your homemade breads

Want perfect pie crust?

Thu, Jul 25, 24

Want perfect pie crust? Use a food processor to easily and quickly blend all of your ingredients. Your butter should be cold and you should only pu...

Sat, Jul 20, 24

Here's a pro tip on how to perfectly zest a lemon. My tool of choice is a microplane grater. Use the sharp side of the microplane grater. Gently ru...

In a pinch, recipe calls for brown sugar, but none in the pantry?

Fri, Jul 19, 24

In a pinch, recipe calls for brown sugar, but none in the pantry? Not a problem. Substitute one cup of sugar with one tablespoon of unsulfured mol...

Wed, Jul 17, 24

Here's a couple pro tips to ensure perfectly baked cupcakes. First, before removing from the oven, take a toothpick and insert in the center of eac...

Recipe calls for brown sugar

Fri, Jul 12, 24

In a pinch, recipe calls for brown sugar, but none in the pantry? Not a problem. Substitute one cup of sugar with one tablespoon of unsulfured mola...

Mon, Jul 01, 24

In a pinch? Want to bake perfectly shaped sugar cookies but every time you transfer them to that baking sheet they get misshapen? Not a problem. Si...

Are you like me and you get a little too ambitious when you visit the farmer's market?

Fri, Jun 28, 24

in a pinch. Are you like me and you get a little too ambitious when you visit the farmer's market? Not to worry, freeze excess fruit for future use...

Tue, Jun 25, 24

Here's a pro tip. Need to separate eggs for a bake? All you need is your hands and a couple bowls. Take your eggs directly out of the fridge. Make ...

Crystalized Ginger Substitutes

Fri, Jun 21, 24

In a pinch. Recipe calls for crystallized ginger, but you can't find it in your local grocery store? Not a problem. Substitute one teaspoon of gro...

Thu, Jun 13, 24

Here's a pro trick on how to perfectly slice peaches. Use a paring knife to cut through the flesh of the peach until you hit the center, or pit, an...

How to work with sticky dough

Tue, Dec 19, 23

This biscotti dough is quite sticky and tacky. If you are having trouble forming it into logs, simply place the dough in a floured bowl and refrige...