Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast
Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every corner of the world of baking.
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Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every corner of the world of baking. Each episode dives deep into a different baked good — its history and lore, tips and tricks, trends and takes — and they'll always leave time to answer baking questions from listeners. Along the way they chat with the best bakers in America to get their expert advice.
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New episodes usually drop on Mondays.36 episodes- Nov 9, 2026 · 54 min
The Surprising Connection Between Sports and Baking, with Jessie Diggins
Today on the show, we’re investigating the surprising link between sports and baking — and to do so, we’ve got a special guest co-host: Things Bakers Know producer Rossi Anastopoulo is stepping in for David on this episode. From similar approaches to training to the mental flow state each can achieve to the many (many!) athletes who bake, Jessica and Rossi discuss how baking and sports have a surprising amount of…
- Nov 2, 2026 · 49 min
Eggs are the Party Animals of Baking, with Nicola Lamb
What do cakes, cookies, brownies, blondies, and more have in common? They’re all made with eggs, one of the true backbones of baking. Today on the show, we’re celebrating the humble egg. Jessica and David each nominate their eggiest bakes before David sits down with cookbook author (and egg enthusiast) Nicola Lamb to talk more about the important role this versatile ingredient plays in all kinds of baking. Jessica…
- Oct 26, 2026 · 52 min
Challah is for Everyone, featuring Laurel Kratochvila
This week on the show, we’re gathering around the table and tearing into a big loaf of fluffy challah. David opens the show by sharing challah’s importance in his family and the broader cultural significance this bread holds for Jewish communities. He then sits down with cookbook author Laurel Kratochvila, who reports live from Europe to showcase the origins and evolution of this special bread, including its Polish…
- Oct 19, 2026 · 47 min
Pancakes are the MVP of Breakfast, with Carla Lalli
This week, we’re waking up early and starting the day the right way: with a big batch of pancakes. Jessica and David kick off the show by sharing a bit about the history of pancakes — which goes back much longer than you may realize. Then, things take a wild turn when David reveals a truly shocking revelation about his pancake consumption habits. Next, David sits down with cookbook author Carla Lalli to hear her…
- Oct 12, 2026 · 49 min
Apple Showdown: Pie vs. Cake, featuring Erin McDowell
It’s fall, which means it’s time to talk about baking with apples! David and Jessica kick off the show by talking about apple pie versus apple cake, then dig into the best apples for baking. Unsurprisingly, they have a lot of opinions! Then David sits down with one of the best all-around bakers in the country and the undisputed pie queen, Erin Jeanne McDowell, to get her top tips for apple baking. Jessica and David…
Earlier episodes (31)
- Oct 5, 2026 In Pursuit of the Ultimate Chocolate Cake, with Helen GohWe’re back with a brand-new season, and we’re celebrating with — what else? — cake! Specifically, the best chocolate cake in the world, as made by this episode’s guest, James Beard award-winning cookbook author Helen Goh. Helen joins the show to talk about the recipe the New York Times named the “World’s Best Chocolate Cake” (spoiler alert: her family hates it) and the power of baking to help us find more meaning…
- Sep 22, 2026 Coming Soon - Season Four of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking PodcastThings Bakers Know, the official podcast from King Arthur Baking Company, is back with a ten episode fourth season — starting October 5th! Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every corner of the baking world. Each episode dives deep into a different baked good — its history and lore, tips and tricks, trends and takes — and they'll always leave time to answer baking questions from…
- Jun 5, 2026 Exclusive: Chad Robertson Talks About His New Brooklyn BakeryA new Chad Robertson venture is always a big deal, and we have all the details. In May, Jessica talked to the Tartine co-founder for our episode all about his bread and the enormous influence it has had on baking around the world. During that conversation, Chad talked at length about his forthcoming bakery and cafe in Brooklyn, Altbau. But those details weren’t quite ready for prime time when the episode came out.…
- May 25, 2026 The Bagel Boom, featuring Carlos Perez of Boil & BakeIt’s bagel week on the show, and this time, David is bringing all the opinions. Together, he and Jessica discuss bagels in New York and beyond, including the burgeoning world of California-style bagels and the different styles that abound. Then, Southern California bagel maker Carlos Perez joins the show to share his perspective on West Coast bagels. Next, Jessica and David dive into your bagel-baking questions,…
- May 18, 2026 This Loaf Changed American Bread, with Chad RobertsonToday, we’re dedicating a whole episode to a single loaf of bread. But not just any bread: the loaf from San Francisco’s Tartine bakery, which kicked off a sourdough revolution in the States. David and Jessica start the show by unpacking just what made Tartine and its bread so influential; together, they dig into the ways this loaf's impact continues to resonate today, plus their own personal relationships to it.…
- May 11, 2026 Diving Deep on Doughnuts, with Fany GersonHeat up your fry oil — today, we’re talking doughnuts! After sharing a slightly traumatic, mostly doughnut-filled childhood story with David, Jessica talks to Fany Gerson of Fan Fan Doughnuts in New York. They discuss Fany’s relationship to doughnuts, her biggest sources of inspiration, and the enduring power of this timeless treat. Then, Jessica and David jump into your listener questions, including tips to fry…
- May 4, 2026 We're in Our Croissant Era, with the Baking School's Elisabeth BerthasavageWith their shattering layers and honeycomb interior, croissants are perhaps the ultimate pastry achievement. And they’ve never been hotter than right now. In this episode, David and Jessica unpack what makes croissants so special, including the intricacies of the lamination process, the irresistible appeal of a perfect pastry, and the “croissant theory” that powers many patisseries. They are then joined by…
- Apr 27, 2026 Talking Tortillas, with Pati JinichWhat can’t tortillas do? Whether they’re made with corn or wheat, masa or masa harina, homemade tortillas are a thing of beauty. No one knows that better than today’s guest, Pati Jinich. One of the foremost experts on Mexican cuisine, Pati has traveled all over Mexico and the US to eat tortillas. She shares her vast knowledge of these special flatbreads, as well as her top tips for making them at home. Then,…
- Apr 20, 2026 Fudgy vs. Cakey: A Deep Dive on Brownies with David LebovitzYoung or old, everyone loves a brownie. But we all have our own preferences: fudgy or chewy, edge piece or center. The options are endless! Today, we’re discussing all the ways you can make your brownies, from the ingredients you choose to the method you make them with. We also invite one of our favorite bakers, David Lebovitz, to share his thoughts on brownies, including his experience as an American brownie lover…
- Apr 13, 2026 Vanilla: Boring or the Best? with Claire SaffitzWe think vanilla has gotten a bad reputation, so we’re here to correct the record: Vanilla is anything but boring. To prove our point, we invited one of the country’s biggest vanilla fans (and all-around star baker) Claire Saffitz to come on the pod and argue why we should all be giving vanilla its due. Then we answer your baking questions in Ask the Bakers, covering everything from how to substitute different…
- Apr 6, 2026 New York Pizza: the Iconic Slice, with Wylie DufresneWhile we love all styles of pizza, there’s a special place in our hearts for New York pizza — and not just because David lives in its home city! New York pizza is one of the most iconic dishes in America, and this episode shines a spotlight on the unique history and culture behind each slice. And as a special treat, we have one of the most notable people making New York pizza today on the show: the legendary chef…
- Mar 30, 2026 Everyone Loves Focaccia, featuring Samin NosratWith its fluffy crumb, dimply dough, and endless spins, focaccia has stolen the heart of countless bakers — including us. So we decided to dedicate a whole episode to it. Jessica and David dissect the current focaccia moment and how this simple bread has evolved from its Italian origins to something truly showstopping. Then Samin Nosrat stops by the show to share the story behind the viral salt-brined focaccia from…
- Mar 23, 2026 Cracking the Cheesecake Code, featuring Carla HallWe’re back, and we’re talking cheesecake! Jessica and David dive into a bit of the history behind this iconic dessert before Jessica sits down with TV host and cookbook author Carla Hall to chat all things cheesecake, including Carla’s best tips and tricks. Then, they answer your biggest cheesecake questions, covering everything from water baths to springform pans. Jessica delivers her Jess-opinion on the best…
- Mar 9, 2026 Coming Soon - Season Three of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking PodcastThings Bakers Know, the official podcast from King Arthur Baking Company, is back with a ten episode second season — starting March 23rd! Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every corner of the baking world. Each episode dives deep into a different baked good — its history and lore, tips and tricks, trends and takes — and they'll always leave time to answer baking questions from…
- Jan 5, 2026 Reinventing Pizza for 2026We’ve officially unveiled our 2026 Recipe of the Year, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. Announcing: Flaky Puff Crust Pizza! In this episode, David and Jessica are joined by two of our Test Kitchen stars and the creators of this exceptional recipe, Sarah Jampel and Molly Marzalek-Kelly. They discuss how and why they landed on pizza as this year’s Recipe of the Year, the biggest challenges of…
- Dec 1, 2025 Celebrating Holiday Cookies with Dan PelosiCelebrating Holiday Cookies with Dan Pelosi ‘Tis the season to bake as many cookies as you can! We kick off the show by unveiling King Arthur’s 2025 holiday cookie lineup before being joined by Dan Pelosi, a baker known for his annual holiday cookie party. He chats with Jessica about the keys to successfully throwing a cookie party, including his holiday cookie philosophy, then David and Jessica answer your burning…
- Nov 17, 2025 Our Holiday Baking Q&A Spectacular!We have a very special episode today. Ahead of the busiest baking season of the year, we’ve got an entire show dedicated to answering your biggest holiday baking questions! And we’ve invited some friends to help us. We’ve assembled an all-star collection of our King Arthur colleagues, including Molly Marzalek-Kelly and Sarah Jampel from our Test Kitchen, Amber Eisler from our Baking School, Martin Philip from our…
- Nov 10, 2025 It's Thanksgiving Pie Time, featuring Stacey Mei Yan FongIt’s high time for pie, and we couldn’t be more excited! David and Jessica kick off the show by sharing some of their best pie tips and tricks, before bringing in a real pie expert — Stacey Mei Yan Fong, author of the award-winning cookbook 50 Pies, 50 States — to offer her advice. We’ve got some great Thanksgiving pie questions to answer, from the best way to prebake your crust to advice for preventing a runny…
- Nov 3, 2025 Chocolate, Explained, featuring Amy GuittardToday, we’re talking about one of the world’s perfect foods: chocolate. And who better to join us than Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate? For her, chocolate literally runs in the family. She explains everything from how chocolate is made to what the percentages on the bag really mean. Then David and Jessica answer this week’s listener questions, sharing their tips for better brownies and choosing cocoas. To close…
- Oct 27, 2025 Great Gluten-Free Bread is Possible! featuring Aran GoyoagaWe’re going gluten-free this week and talking about how to make the best gluten-free bread — because we believe everyone deserves great bread. Aran Goyoaga, author of the stunning new book The Art of Gluten-Free Bread, joins us to talk about her approach to gluten-free bread baking, including some of her favorite flours and tips and tricks. We break down the dizzying world of gluten-free flours, our tips for making…
- Oct 20, 2025 Baking with Kids: Fun or Chaos? featuring Samantha SeneviratneGive kids a baked good, and you’ve fed them for a day. Teach kids to bake, and well ... you know. We’ve been thinking a lot about baking with kids, because we’ve been hard at work writing a brand-new kids baking cookbook! And despite the mess and the chaos, we think it’s all worth it. So does cookbook author Samantha Seneviratne, who joins the show to chat with Jessica about baking with her adorable son Artie and…
- Oct 13, 2025 What Even is a Fall Bake? featuring Rick MartínezIt’s the best baking season of the year! So we’re celebrating all things fall baking on today’s episode. First up, producer Rossi Anastopoulo and King Arthur editor Tatiana Bautista join David and Jessica to discuss our new list of the 49 Best Fall Recipes, Ranked. To no one’s surprise, there are a lot of opinions all around! Then cookbook author Rick Martínez stops by to dive deep into Pan de Muerto, the fragrant,…
- Oct 6, 2025 The Best of Chinatown Bakeries with Kristina ChoWe’re talking about one of our favorite genres of baking today: the bakes of Chinatown. From bolo bao to dan tat, we can’t get enough of the gorgeous goods lining the bakery cases of Chinatowns across the US. So of course, we had to have cookbook author Kristina Cho on the show to share more about the history of these bakeries, their place in Chinese American communities, and her tips for making the best versions…
- Sep 29, 2025 Talking All Things Butter, featuring Dorie GreenspanWe’re back, and we’re talking all about butter! Legendary baker Dorie Greenspan joins the show to share her thoughts on all things butter, plus some stories that will make you want to move to France immediately. David and Jessica dive deep into baker Nicole Rucker’s Cold Butter Method (CBM) and their tips for baking better with butter, before answering your questions, including their thoughts on softening butter…
- Sep 16, 2025 Coming Soon - Season Two of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking PodcastThings Bakers Know, the official podcast from King Arthur Baking Company, is back with a ten episode second season — starting September 29th! Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every corner of the baking world. Each episode dives deep into a different baked good — its history and lore, tips and tricks, trends and takes — and they'll always leave time to answer baking questions…
- May 19, 2025 History in the Baking: Talking Biscuits with Deb FreemanWe’re closing out our first season with a complex, fascinating, and all-around delicious baked good: biscuits! Historian and food anthropologist Deb Freeman is here to teach us about biscuits’ riveting history, discussing their early role in American baking and the way Black bakers’ skill and knowledge have contributed to where biscuits are today. Then, Jessica and David answer your biscuit baking questions in Ask…
- May 12, 2025 It's Time to Talk Sourdough, featuring Amber EislerIt’s finally time. Today, we’re discussing a topic that produces a lot of confusion, passion, and toast: sourdough. King Arthur’s very own Director of Baking Education Amber Eisler is here to share her considerable expertise. Amber baked in our bakery for five years and has taught at the Baking School for over 15 years, so needless to say, she knows her stuff. First, she and David chat about some of the biggest…
- May 5, 2025 All About Birthday Cake, featuring Cheryl Day and Bronwen WyattToday it’s everybody’s birthday, because we’re talking about birthday cakes with two Southern baking superstars. We’re thrilled to have both Cheryl Day, award-winning cookbook author and former owner of Savannah’s famed Back in the Day Bakery, and Bronwen Wyatt, of Bayou Saint Cakes in New Orleans, join to share their top cake secrets and best tips for beginner birthday cake bakers. In Ask the Bakers, Jessica and…
- Apr 28, 2025 A Deep Dive Into Pizza, featuring Dan RicherToday is all about one of our favorite foods: pizza! Best-selling cookbook author and one of America’s foremost pizza experts Dan Richer stops by the show to share his tips on baking your best pizza at home. Learn about his ideal home oven set up and his tips for nailing your bake. Then listen to David and Jessica answer your biggest pizza questions, from the best way to get a crispy crust to Jessica’s preferred…
- Apr 28, 2025 Perfecting Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring Zoë FrançoisWe’re kicking off our first season by talking about one of the most quintessential American bakes: chocolate chip cookies! Hosts Jessica and David are joined by best-selling cookbook author Zoë François, who talks about the extensive chocolate chip cookie testing she did for her latest book, Zoë Bakes Cookies, as well as the surprising role cookies played in her family history. Then, Jessica and David answer your…
- Apr 1, 2025 Coming Soon - Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking PodcastIntroducing the official new podcast from King Arthur Baking Company, dropping April 28th! Join King Arthur’s Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as they explore every corner of the baking world. Each episode dives deep into a different baked good — its history and lore, tips and tricks, trends and takes — and they'll always leave time to answer baking questions from listeners. Along the way they chat with the…
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