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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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St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Celebrate with these St. Patrick’s Day recipes, from festive green treats and minty favorites to rich chocolate bakes and Irish-inspired sweets perfect for March celebrations.

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Popular Cake Recipes

Bake one of these popular cake recipes, from ultra-moist layer cakes and classic sheet cakes to crowd-pleasing Bundt cakes and simple snacking cakes that readers return to again and again.

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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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Beginner Bread Recipes

Start here with these beginner recipes, from simple no-knead loaves and sandwich breads to easy rolls and pizza dough. These are approachable, reliable bakes that build your confidence with every rise.

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Popular Cookie Recipes

These are the cookie recipes readers bake again and again: soft, chewy, classic, and always a hit. Explore favorites like chewy chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies, and more.

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