Joy the Baker

This is the second issue of Joy the Baker, and I’m thrilled you’re considering purchasing a copy. Last year we were baking ourselves through the beginning of a pandemic. I bet you experimented with sourdough and banana bread too. While you may not be an expert (even I’m not a sourdough master), I bet you tucked a bit of baking confidence under your belt. Maybe last year you made a turkey pot pie for your pod instead of an elaborate all-family Thanksgiving meal. This year let’s expand those small comforts, intentionally.

Hi, Friends!

FALL BAKING

CHEDDAR SCALLION ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD

VEGETARIAN PUMPKIN POTPIE

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

CORDELLIA’S POTATO DINNER ROLLS

My Favorite COOKBOOKS TO GIFT • There’s a book for every type of cook on your list.

Baking 101: NO BROWN SUGAR? TRY THIS INSTEAD • Do not despair. Help is here!

BROWNED BUTTER OATMEAL APPLE COOKIES

CREAMY PUMPKIN PIE BARS

CACAO BROWNIE THINS WITH SALTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

PUMPKIN BLACK & WHITE COOKIE CAKE

CANDY BAR BLONDIES

COOKIES & BARS

COOKIE PANTRY STAPLES • These are a few of my favorite things!

Baking 101: WHY DO WE HAVE TO LET DOUGH REST IN THE FRIDGE?

TAYLOR SWIFT’S CHAI SUGAR COOKIES

TART LEMON POPPY SEED BARS

CHEESECAKE-STUFFED SNICKERDOODLES

CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES

ALMOND CONFETTI COOKIES

BROWN SUGAR GINGERSNAP COOKIES

COOKIE WREATH

GINGERBREAD RICCIARELLI

VANILLA BEAN SUGAR COOKIES

MOON PIE BARS

PIES

PIE PANTRY STAPLES & KITCHEN GEAR • Here’s what I use to make perfect pies.

PUMPKIN ICEBOX PIE

BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

MALTED PEANUT BUTTER PIE

Baking 101: BUTTER CRUST

PRALINE PECAN APPLE PIE

CLASSIC FRENCH SILK PIE

PUMPKIN TARTE À LA BOUILLIE

DAD’S PERFECT SWEET POTATO PIE WITH TOASTED MERINGUE

PERFECT GLUTEN-FREE SWEET POTATO PIE

6 Tips from a PRO BAKER • FOR BETTER HOME BAKING THIS SEASON

APPLE & CHEDDAR PANDOWDY

HOLIDAY CAKES

MOM’S FAMOUS CINNAMON SWIRL BUNDT CAKE

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD

BRANDY MILK PUNCH TRES LECHES CAKE

WINTER RED VELVET CAKE

GINGERBREAD SWIRL BUNDT CAKE

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

OVERNIGHT LEMON POPPY SEED BREAKFAST ROLLS

OVERNIGHT APRICOT-FILLED SCONES

THE EASIEST ALMOND CROISSANT SQUARES

EASY HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT SQUARES

PRALINE MONKEY BREAD MUFFINS

Joy the Baker

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