Baking Science Resources

A collection of guides explaining the science behind better baking and cooking.

Temperature & Technique

• Why Cold Butter Is Essential for Flaky Scones — how butter temperature creates steam pockets
• The Science of Pie Dough — Serious Eats deep dive on lamination

Ingredients

• When Vanilla Beans Are Worth It — extract vs beans in different applications
• How to Store Feta Cheese — keeping feta fresh in brine
• Baking Soda vs Baking Powder — Cook's Illustrated comparison

Techniques

• How to Roast Tomatoes — slow roasting for concentrated flavor

Curated for home bakers who want to understand the why.