Desserts & Baking

When the cinnamon-sugar tops crack in the oven and the edges turn set, the centers still look a little soft....

The yeast should turn the warm milk cloudy and foamy while it rests; if it stays flat, the rolls won’t...

A thin chocolate sponge can look almost too soft to roll when it first comes out of the oven. Waiting...

The apples start to soften around the edges before the cheesecake centers are set, which is the moment I used...

The brownie layer comes out of its first bake looking a little too soft in the middle, and that’s exactly...

The piped shells look so smooth on the tray that it’s easy to think the hard part is over. Then...

The dough feels soft and a little tacky after kneading, and that’s exactly what I want for tender rolls. Once...

The edges turn golden while the centers still look soft, and the whole kitchen smells like warm butter and chocolate....

When the hot milk hits finely chopped chocolate, the pieces soften from the outside in, and a few whisk strokes...

The first press into cocoa cookie dough feels promising, but the indentations can puff in the oven and leave almost...