Trusted Baking Recipes from a Self-Taught Baker

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Sally’s Baking 101

A New York Times Best Seller, this is the ultimate baking book for home cooks of all skill levels, packed with 101 sweet and savory, foolproof recipes plus plenty of helpful tips for best results.

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Sally McKenney

Sally McKenney is a baker, food photographer, and New York Times best-selling author. Her kitchen-tested recipes and step-by-step tutorials have given millions of readers the knowledge and confidence to bake from scratch. Sally’s work has been featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, Taste of Home, People, and more.

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Cookie Season

Celebrate the season with a collection of trusted holiday cookie recipes—easy, festive, and perfect for gifting or cookie trays.

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Holiday Brunch

Plan the perfect holiday brunch with make-ahead recipes such as overnight cinnamon rolls, sour cream coffee cake, French toast casserole, and a savory ham & swiss cheese strata. Cozy, reliable, and ideal for feeding a crowd.

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Helpful Baking Videos

While I always include detailed step-by-step directions and photos for every recipe I publish, my team and I know how helpful it can be to actually watch a recipe come together. We’ve filmed hundreds of recipe tutorials!

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Best Baking Tips

If you’d like to learn the basics of baking, you’re in the right place—I have plenty of tips to share! The knowledge I’ve learned over the years has created a fantastic foundation on which I can build and share with readers.

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Let’s Bake Bread

Bread bakers of all levels will love easy recipes like 4-ingredient homemade bread, quick & easy soft pretzels, and this honey oat bread. This Baking With Yeast Guide is a great starting point if you are new to baking bread.

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Seasonal Dinner Recipes

Explore our best seasonal dinner recipes: warm, comforting meals perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. Featuring creamy chicken noodle soup, vegetable pot pie, and one-pan favorites, each recipe is designed to highlight the flavors of the season.

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Christmas Treats

Discover the best Christmas treats to bake this holiday season, including festive cookies, candies, bars, and easy make-ahead desserts. Find reliable, tested recipes filled with peppermint, gingerbread, chocolate, and classic holiday flavor.

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