Baking School: Baker’s Resources

Welcome to my Baking School, where I share everything I’ve learned as a pastry chef — the why behind the recipes.
Explore baking science, ingredient guides, equipment recommendations and hands-on techniques to help you bake smarter, troubleshoot better, and grow your confidence in the kitchen.

a collage of baked goods.

Baking Resources & Guides

Explore these baking guides to learn essential techniques, understand how ingredients work, and discover the tools and resources every baker needs to master baking from scratch.

Understand what’s really happening in your mixing bowl. Learn how ingredients, temperature, and technique work together to create perfect texture, structure, and flavor. Explore Baking Science →

From kneading bread dough to building a layer cake, these step-by-step guides walk you through the essential techniques every baker should know. Learn key baking techniques →

Explore the tools that make baking easier and more consistent—from must-have basics to professional gear that helps you work efficiently and accurately. Link to the baking tools list →

Baking Weights & Measures Conversion Chart

Baking conversions are handy when you want to adapt a recipe that is listed in volume measure to weight measure, or if you need to convert from US/Imperial to metric measure. Link to the conversion chart →

Baking Ingredient Substitutions

Here’s a handy list of baking ingredient substitutions. You’ll need it when you’re elbow-deep into a recipe and suddenly realize you’re missing a key ingredient. Get the full guide →