Bake from Scratch Volume 8

For eight years, Bake from Scratch has enticed readers with swoon-worthy creations. We’ve gathered every mouthwatering recipe from our 2023 magazine issues, as well as stunning photography and step-by-step guides, into this comprehensive collection of all things wonderful and sweet (and savory!). Along with sharing our tested-and-perfected recipes, we promise to inspire you to make sumptuous treats at home and equip you with the best tips and tricks from our test kitchen to ensure the baking process is as enjoyable as ever. From lofty layer cakes and one-bowl creations to delicate, flaky pastry, this cookbook offers something for every baker, whether you’re an experienced home baker or just beginning your journey in the kitchen.

This book is divided into delectable sections, beginning with cakes chapters, which inspire and allure with vibrant and decadent flavors like Lemon Snacking Cake, Mango Sour Cream Cake, Tunnel of Fudge Cake, and Sweet Potato Spice Cake with Toasted Meringue. Our bread chapters are brimming with rich bakes from all over the world, including Mexican Cemitas, French Brioche à Tete, and Greek Tsoureki. Then there are those comforting classics like Apple Cider Doughnut Loaf, Hummingbird Scones, and Jumbo Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins. The pies and tarts group features an array of seasonal flavors like our Blackberry- Nectarine Frangipane Tart, Chocolate Cherry Tart, and Apple Crumb Pie. Our cookies and bars are filled with both creative and nostalgic treats, including fun and festive Birthday Cake Macarons, Cherry Crème Fraiche Cookies, and Peppermint Cream Brownies that taste exactly like the holidays.

This cookbook is filled with cherished recipes, each with its own story to tell, whether from culinary travels or heirloom recipes. Recipes representing the exploration of international cultures one delicious bite at a time include pastelitos originating from Cuba, Columbian-style arepas, and parathas, a flatbread from India. Passed-down recipes such as beer-cheese muffins, fruit and nut layer cake, and rugelach unite family generations. As this cookbook demonstrates, you don’t have to look any further than your kitchen and your oven to find culinary satisfaction.

Featuring step-by-step instructions, in-depth techniques, beautiful photography, and helpful hints throughout, this collection of more than 300 recipes will inform and inspire you to bake your best-ever breads, cakes, tarts, pastries, and so much more!