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We Asked A Pro Baker What Pans Are Worth Buying And Why

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0000

The price of bakeware varies dramatically, so how do you know which pans are worth the investment? An expert weighs in on which kind impacts your bake the most.

The Tulip Method For Perfectly-Shaped Parchment Paper Muffin Liners

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jordyn Stone) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:17:00 +0000

Looking to make the presentation of your muffins or cupcakes look a step above basic liners? This method for a tulip-inspired design is just what you need.

10 Retro Kitchen Items Making A Trendy Return In 2025

staff@foodrepublic.com (Sara Kay) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:02:00 +0000

Vintage, retro, or old school; regardless of how you refer to it, this kitchen aesthetic is making a comeback this year, best exemplified in these items.

Keep Baking Pans Sparkling Clean With 2 Pantry Essentials

staff@foodrepublic.com (Milly Tamarez) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:17:00 +0000

The clean-up process after baking can sometimes feel extremely time-consuming, but these two simple pantry essentials help make it a breeze.

Think Twice Before You Make Your Next Breakfast Quiche In A Pie Pan

staff@foodrepublic.com (Adam Raphael) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:15:00 +0000

Quiche is a deceptively simple dish to prepare, but the wrong type of baking dish can through the whole thing off -- one expert advises never to use a pie pan.

How To Cut Your Butter Like A Pro

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:45:00 +0000

Baking is all about uniformity. To ensure your cubes of butter are an even size and shape, there is one tool you should be using to cut your cold butter.

Why A Danish Dough Whisk Is The Ultimate Tool For Bakers

staff@foodrepublic.com (Molly Wilson) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:15:19 +0000

If you're a frequent baker and haven't picked up a Danish dough whisk yet, here's why it should become your new go-to tool for doughs, batters, and more.

The Affordable Kitchen Tool That Makes Your Quick Breads Stunning

staff@foodrepublic.com (Paige Novak-Goberville) — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:45:52 +0000

The only thing better than fresh bread with a crispy, warm exterior and a plush, tender inside is a loaf that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

The Reason Julia Child Baked With An Asbestos Tile

staff@foodrepublic.com (Adam Raphael) — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:45:02 +0000

In 1970, Julia Child published a recipe for a delicious, airy baguette - and she recommended baking it on, of all things, an asbestos floor tile.

Can't Find A Cooling Rack? Reach For Your Muffin Tin

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alexa Sutherland) — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:15:59 +0000

No one wants to ruin their baked goods by not having a cooling rack on hand, but sometimes, it happens. Save the day by using an upside-down muffin tin.

Muffin Tins Are Key For Organizing Fourth Of July Cookout Condiments

staff@foodrepublic.com (A. A. Riley) — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:15:56 +0000

One of the best parts of the Fourth of July is the cookout. To keep your barbecue organized, you can serve condiments and toppings in a muffin tin.

The Water Trick That Gets Cakes Out Of Bundt Pans Easily

staff@foodrepublic.com (Annie Epstein) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:15:07 +0000

Do your cakes often get stuck in your bundt pan? It's a common problem, but one that has a shockingly simple solution. Just soak the pan in some hot water.

The Muffin Tin Hack That Makes Poaching Eggs Way Easier

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carly Weaver) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:15:05 +0000

Poached eggs are notoriously difficult to make perfectly at home, but they don't have to be. With a muffin tin at your disposal, poached eggs are much easier.

Muffin Tins Are A Game Changer For Cheesy Potatoes

staff@foodrepublic.com (Annie Epstein) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:15:07 +0000

Muffin tins can be used for far more purposes than just making the sweet breakfast treat. Try using them to make individual-sized cheesy potatoes too.

How Ina Garten Prefers To Line Her Sheet Pans

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Mathews) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:15:36 +0000

Ina Garten is particular about the tools she uses around the kitchen. When it comes to lining her sheet pans she always uses this item and for good reason.

Muffin Tins Are The Perfect Pan For Shortcut 'Hard-Boiled' Eggs

staff@foodrepublic.com (Louise Rhind-Tutt) — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:15:18 +0000

The muffin tin method produces hard-boiled eggs that are evenly cooked and easy to peel. It's also ideal for making a large batch of eggs at once.

The Muffin Tin Hack To Quickly Clean Up After Dinner Guests

staff@foodrepublic.com (Hannah Beach) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:15:27 +0000

Instead of using your muffin tin to bake muffins, you can turn it into a makeshift drink tray to collect discarded glasses and cups after a party.

Why Your Sheet Pans Are Warping In The Oven

staff@foodrepublic.com (Audrey Enjoli) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:15:46 +0000

Have you ever heard a loud pop from your oven while you're baking? That's your sheet pan expanding. Here's why it happens, and how you can avoid it.

The Sheet Pan Trick To Keep Your Oven Clean While Baking Pie

staff@foodrepublic.com (Erica Martinez) — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:15:22 +0000

If you love making pies but hate cleaning up the mess, there's a trick you can do with a sheet pan to prevent any spillage and keep your oven clean.

The Can Hack That Turns A Cake Pan Into A Bundt Pan

staff@foodrepublic.com (Erica Martinez) — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:15:56 +0000

Want to make a bundt cake but don't have the right pan? Rest assured you can receive the same look with this hack that uses a mason jar or soup can.