I’ve tested a slew of tools and gadgets over the years, and these will make the biggest difference to the average home baker.

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Like many people in 2020, I tried my hand at sourdough bread baking. I had baked at home before, but when I was furloughed from my chef job — after almost a decade — I decided to try sourdough.

Stale bread in salads is common in many cultures. Panzanella, the summery Italian bread salad made with ripe tomatoes, is one of the best known. This variation uses multigrain or wholewheat bread, ...