Soggy bottom crusts are the enemy of perfect apple pies, but just a bit of almond paste can prevent juicy filling from wreaking havoc on your precious pastry. Simply make a double crust as usual (the ...

Standing in front of the pastry case at Columbia City Bakery in Seattle, I couldn’t decide what I wanted. Croissant? Scone? No, no. And then I saw it: A thick slab of heavenly brioche topped with ...

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt. Pulse several times to blend. Add the cold butter cubes and ...

Crumbs carry a reputation as crummy. But they can come in handy, breading chicken or bolstering meatball. Once, I watched a chef slip a layer of crumbs between fruit-tart pastry and fruit-tart fruit.

Why you should bake: Because puff pastry makes everything better, and because this cookie's incredibly elegant and delicate appearance (and can't-eat-just-one flavor) gives the impression that you ...

QUESTION: What is and where do you find almond paste? – Dolores Stachura, Novi. ANSWER: At most grocery and specialty stores, almond paste is found in the baking aisle. It’s sold in 8-ounce cans or ...

A: At most grocery and specialty stores, almond paste is found in the baking aisle. It’s sold in 8-ounce cans or packages for about $5. One common brand available in most stores is from Solo, sold in ...