🥞 It’s National Pancake Month, and we’re flipping out! 🥞 This week on Knead to Know, we’re taking a delicious trip around the world with pancakes from every corner of the globe. Plus, we’re talking about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s legendary banana pancake recipe, Gemma’s unique take on pancakes, and the best rainy-day bakes.

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Rainy Day Baking
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@zellazaila/video/7359647954422009096
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@niamhmackinnon/video/7405680480659459361
• The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) - Coconut Banana Pancakes
  • https://www.thecoconet.tv/coco-cookbook/pacific-recipes-and-food-tips/dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-infamous-coconut/

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Pancakes from around the World!

• American Pancakes – These are the fluffy, thick pancakes most commonly associated with breakfast in the U.S.
• French Crêpes – Thin pancakes often filled with various sweet or savory fillings.
• Swedish Pancakes – Lighter and thinner than American pancakes, typically served with jam or cream.
• Japanese Soufflé Pancakes – Airy, thick pancakes made by folding whipped egg whites into the batter, resulting in a soft, pillowy texture.
• German Apple Pancakes – Known as Dutch babies, these are baked in the oven and often served with sautéed apples​

Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes Pancakes 

• Red Velvet Pancakes
• Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
• Carrot Cake Pancakes
• Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
• Pulled Pork Pancakes

Network Correspondent - Aya Caliva - Pastry Living @ayacaliva

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ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#Pancakes #nationalpancakemonth #kneadtoknow

It’s the Cake Baking Episode because it's Gemma’s Birthday! This week on Knead to Know, we’re talking about all things cake—Gemma and Ami’s favorite flavors, the best places in LA to buy cakes, viral cake designs, and tips for making a show-stopping cake for any party. Plus, we’re spotlighting a unique Fruitcake Festival in Colorado that takes dessert celebrations to the next level!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
• 13:20 - In The Mix
• 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 35:00 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Lunar New Year
  • Which Celebrities Celebrate It?
• Manitou Spring Fruitcake Toss
  • Manitou Springs
• Viral Vintage Heart-Shaped Cakes

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

All Things Cake!

• Milk Bar: its signature birthday cakes, including the famous Confetti Cake, in a variety of sizes. The 6-inch cake, which serves 8 to 12 people, is priced at approximately $56, while the 10-inch version, serving 20 to 30, is about $125.
• Magnolia Bakery: They offer custom cakes that can range from $45 to $150, depending on size, flavor, and complexity​
• Sweet Lady Jane: a luxury bakery in Los Angeles, is renowned for its elegant cakes crafted with premium ingredients and artistic designs. For example, their "Beverly Cake," made with layers of chocolate mousse, vanilla cream, ganache, and edible gold leaf, is priced at $85 for a 6-inch cake and $120 for a 9-inch cake. Larger sizes, including full sheets that serve 120-180, are priced up to $800. The bakery is also praised for its other decadent options, such as their Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, available at approximately $80 for an 8-inch size
• Costco Sheet Cake: A Costco sheet cake is only $18.99 for a half-sheet cake that serves up to 48 people and weigh about 9.5 pounds!

Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes for Bday Cakes 

• Gemma’s Best Ever Vanilla Birthday Cake
• Funfetti Bday Cake with Bubblegum Buttercream Frosting

Network Correspondent - Paul Bradford - CakeFlix @Cakeflixofficial

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ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#birthdaycake #cakes #cakerecipes

Ready to conquer your sourdough fears? Gemma has expert tips to help you master the perfect starter and banish any baking doubts. And hear from actress Pamela Anderson about her sourdough starter with a legendary name. We’re also celebrating Australia Day with delicious ANZAC cookies—because who doesn’t love a sweet treat with a little history? Plus, we dive into the world of baking substitutions, helping you get creative when you’re missing an ingredient. Tune in for a fun, practical guide to leveling up your baking game with Gemma’s best tricks and tips!

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• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
• 13:20 - In The Mix
• 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 35:00 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Sourdough Starters
  • Pamela Anderson’s Sourdough Starter
  • Gemma’s Sourdough Starter Recipe
• Australia Day
  • B. Dylan Hollis 
  • Gemma’s Anzac Cookie Recipe

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Experimenting with Baking Substitutes

• Egg Substitution Chart 
• How to Make Gluten-Free Flour
• Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Network Correspondent - Natalia Lima Curious Cat Cakery - @curiouscatbakery

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ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#bakingsubstitutes #sourdoughstarter #kneadtoknow

It's National Baking Month and National Pizza Week! We're diving deep into everyone’s favorite cheesy obsession. From celeb pizza lovers (and haters!) to pro tips for crafting the perfect pie at home, plus a showdown of pizza styles, we’re serving up all the hot slices. And of course, we’re tackling the ultimate debate: does pineapple belong on pizza? Let the dough-licious drama unfold! 🍕✨

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
• 13:20 - In The Mix
• 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 35:00 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• National Baking Month on TikTok
  • Sourdough
  • Cake Decorating
  • Self-Care Baking
• Celebrity Hot Pizza Takes
  • Courtney Cox - How real New yorkers eat pizza
  • Mila Kunis HATES pizza
  • Kim Kardashian doesn’t like cheese on pizza
• LA’s “Best” Pizza Places
  • Danny Boys 
  • Prime
  • Apollonia’s
  • Quarter Sheet Pizza

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

• Deep Dive on Pizza
  • Types of Pizza Style 
    • Chicago Deep Dish: Thick crust with high edges, topped with cheese and sauce.
    • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style): Thin, cracker-like crust, cut into squares, with toppings spread to the edge.
    • Detroit-Style Pizza: Rectangular, airy crust with crispy edges, topped with Wisconsin brick cheese and sauce.
    • Neapolitan Pizza: Small, soft crust, traditionally topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
    • New York Pizza: Thin, foldable slices, usually eaten on the go.
    • Pizza Al Taglio: Rectangular slices sold by weight, often with varied toppings.
    • Sicilian Pizza: Thick, focaccia-like crust, topped with tomato, anchovies, and cheese.
    • New Haven "Apizza": Thin crust, coal-fired, with charred edges; includes unique toppings like clams.
    • Quad Cities-Style Pizza: Malted crust with a sweet flavor, sausage topping, and cut into strips.
    • Rhode Island-Style Pizza: Served at room temperature, focaccia-like with tomato and cheese.
    • St. Louis-Style Pizza: Cracker-thin crust with Provel cheese and cut into squares.
• Bigger Bolder Baking Pizza Recipes:
  • Doughs
    • 15-minute pizza dough
    • Best Ever (no knead) pizza dough
    • Crazy Pizza Dough
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Homemade Frozen Pizza 
  • No Oven Pizza

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ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#Pizza #nationalpizzaweek #kneadtoknow

This week, we’re diving into smarter baking habits, starting with how to organize your pantry and uncover the true shelf life of baking staples (some might surprise you!). Explore the rise of better-for-you bread that’s both nutritious and delicious, and learn how to make iconic favorites at home—from keto bread to pizza dough, Cheez-Its, and even a DIY twist on McDonald’s apple pie. Let’s make 2025 the year of smarter, healthier, and tastier bakes!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
• 13:20 - In The Mix
• 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 35:00 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• California to Change Sell By Dates
  • https://www.foodandwine.com/california-bans-sell-by-dates-8723111
• How long the items in your pantry last
  • https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/long-term-food-storage-staples-that-last-forever/?srsltid=AfmBOoqMUTLD6-vhYJIejKDxbngM-1s8BPG1B_jVktscvrgtpQ2VWJMU
  • https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-long-baking-staples-last/?srsltid=AfmBOorZEebTa32No_58Ny2LKKMRDmSbH8FhKuh17BgQCG83Lq5hmKOf
• Better For you Bread
  • https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/62511-better-for-you-breads-stealing-the-show-for-manufacturers
  • https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/sourdough-bread-for-beginners/#recipe-video

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

• Things You Can Make At Home Instead Of Buying At The Store

🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴

Keto Bread -https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/keto-bread-best/

• Pasta
• English Muffins
• Pizza Dough
• Copycat Versions
  • Cheese-itz - https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cheez-its/
  • McDonalds Apple Pie - https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/mcdonalds-apple-pie-recipe/
  • Wheat Thins - https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-wheat-thins/
  • Crackers - https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/
  • Ritz - https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/buttery-homemade-ritz-crackers/

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ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#healthybaking #bread #bakingpodcasts

Ring in 2025 with New Year’s baking traditions—from grapes to cornbread, discover the baked goods that bring good luck around the world! Gemma and the team dive into Eva Longoria’s non-negotiable ingredients for authentic Mexican baking, plus what pantry staples to clean out for the New Year. And don’t miss their taste test of the viral Wine Pie taking TikTok by storm—does it live up to the hype?

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
• 13:20 - In The Mix
• 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 35:00 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Items to clean out 
  • https://www.delish.com/food-news/a62597117/items-no-one-over-30-should-have-in-their-kitchen/
• Wine Pie  
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@amandamonger/video/7424287472583970094
• Eva Longoria’s new cookbook - My Mexican Kitchen
  • https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/eva-longoria-shares-veggie-chili-tres-leches-cake-115237181

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

• New Years Baking Traditions
  • https://globeaware.org/news/globe-aware-news/2025-12-new-years-food-traditions-that-bring-good-luck

🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴

• Wine Pie Taste Test

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ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

In this festive episode of Knead to Know, we explore holiday breads from around the world, from Panettone to Stollen and so much more, with expert tips to master these delicious treats. Plus, it's a chocolate chip showdown with a surprising winner, creative holiday desserts trending on TikTok, and last-minute gift ideas. Tune in for a sweet and savory dive into the heart of holiday baking! Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking! 

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro 

02:30 - Hot From The Oven 

13:20 - In The Mix 

25:50 - Network Correspondent (Vedika Luthra) 

28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline 

35:00 - In The Kitchen 

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥 

TikTok Holiday-Themed Desserts 

* Pinecone Brownies: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheri_wilson_/video/7430580455730187562?q=pinecone%20brownies&t=1730145742109 * Edible Snowglobe Cupcakes: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugar.hero/video/6773774991277182213?q=snow%20globe%20cupcakes&t=1730146715207 

* Reindeer Cakepops: https://www.tiktok.com/@bakersdelight/video/7315263056311766279?q=reindeer%20cake%20pops&t=1730147232708 

* Christmas Ornament Oreos: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheri_wilson_/video/7299599146028125482?q=christmas%20baking%20&t=1730145811829 

* Gemma’s Snow Globe Cookies: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/how-to-make-snow-globe-cookies/ 

Best Chocolate Chips for Baking 

* AllRecipes Poll: https://www.allrecipes.com/pro-bakers-name-the-best-chocolate-chip-brand-8727109 

* Bon Appetit Blind Taste Test: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-chocolate-chips 

* Last-Minute Holiday Gifts (From Anthropologie's New Holiday Collection): https://www.foodandwine.com/anthropologie-kitchen-holiday-collection-2024-8727221 

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣 

Holiday Breads Around the World 

Bishop’s Bread (Traditional Rich Fruit Bread): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/croatian-bishops-bread/ 

A holiday classic made with dried fruits (raisins, currants), nuts (pecans or walnuts), and spices, often featuring a splash of rum or brandy. 

Panettone (Italy): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/panettone-recipe/ 

This airy, sweet bread is made with dried fruits and candied orange, originating from Milan. It’s a beloved Italian tradition at Christmas. Gemma’s Panettone Bread Pudding https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/panettone-bread-pudding/ 

Stollen (Germany): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/stollen-recipe/ 

A dense, fruit-filled loaf dusted with powdered sugar, Stollen is the quintessential German Christmas bread. 

Kringle (Danish): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/danish-kringle-recipe/ 

A buttery, flaky pastry, typically filled with fruit or almond paste and shaped into an oval or pretzel form. 

Joululimppu (Finnish Christmas Bread): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/joululimppu-finnish-christmas-bread/ This dense, rye-based bread is flavored with spices like fennel, anise, and caraway, along with molasses for a slightly sweet and aromatic taste. 

NETWORK CORRESPONDENT 

Vedika Luthra @hotchocolatehits Vedika Luthra is the creator behind Hot Chocolate Hits, a platform offering delicious dessert recipes and baking tips. With a focus on approachable and indulgent treats, she inspires her audience to create delightful baked goods from scratch. 

☎️ BOLD BAKING HOTLINE ☎️ 

No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cinnamon-rolls-recipe-no-yeast/ 

🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴 

Chocolate Chip Blind Taste Test Winner: Ralph's Signature Select Bittersweet Chocolate 

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We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor” 

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD 

Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 500 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK 

The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere. 

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 

Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 

Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

Get ready for festive baking with must-have and unique holiday spices, Ina Garten's simple and elegant dessert tips, and a deep dive into chocolate! Plus, uncover the truth behind the viral scrambled pancakes. Don’t miss out—join Gemma, Ami Shukla, and Tianna Cohen for all the delicious fun you Knead to Know!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on only the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

JUMP POINTS

0:00 - Cold Open 

0:10 - Welcome 

0:57 - Hot From the Oven

1:45 - Kaiserschmarrn

3:34 - 84-Year-Old biscuit

4:20 - Queen Elizabeth’s Wedding Cake

10:35 - Ina Garten’s Simple Elegant Dessert

14:13 - In the Mix - Holiday Spices

24:34 - Network Correspondent

25:51- Bold Baking Hotline - Deep Dive on Chocolate

35:46 - In the Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

Scrambled BROWNIES?

1940s Biscuit

Queen Elizabeth’s Wedding Cake

Ina Garten’s Hosting Tips & Simple Dessert

• Gemma and Ami’s Go-To Simple Elegant Desserts:
  • https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/chocolate-tart-recipe/
  • https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/pear-dark-chocolate-crisp/

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/holiday-spices-to-have-in-your-pantry/

Holiday Spices

1. Cinnamon
2. Nutmeg 
3. Ginger
4. Cloves
5. Cardamom
6. Star Anise
7. Vanilla 

Different and Unusual Flavors 

1. Bay Leaf Cheesecake inspired by Jeni’s Ice Cream
2. Black Pepper 
   1. Ex: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/pepparkakor-swedish-ginger-cookies/
3. Sumac 
4. Urfa Pepper 

NETWORK CORRESPONDENT 

Amber Spiegel @SweetAmbs

Amber Spiegel is the founder of SweetAmbs, where she combines her love for baking and design to create stunning, intricately decorated cookies. Through her online classes and tutorials, Amber has inspired cookie decorators worldwide, earning recognition for her creativity and expertise.

☎️ BOLD BAKING HOTLINE ☎️

What is the difference between bittersweet, semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate?

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/types-of-chocolate-guide/

🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴

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* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD

Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @ Gemma_stafford 

Ami Shukla Instagram @ sweetlifewithami 

Tianna Cohen Instagram @ tiannalouisecohen 

Get ready for a sweet holiday season with all-new candies, festive movie-inspired desserts, and top tips for hosting this season! Plus, Chef Gemma Stafford shares the ultimate hot chocolate recipe that’ll make your holidays extra cozy. Don’t miss out—join Gemma, Ami Shukla, and Tianna Cohen for all the festive fun you Knead to Know!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on only the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

NEW Holiday Candy

Movie Inspired Desserts 

• The Grinch
• Love Actually
• Polar Express

Stanley Tucci’s Best Tips for Holiday Entertainment

•  https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8011750/stanley-tuccis-best-tip-for-holiday-entertaining/

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Holiday Hosting Tips - Plan, Plan, Plan! 

“Be prepared within an inch of your life” - Gemma 

1. Plan your menu 
2. Keep it simple 
3. Prepare what you can in advance 
4. Work backwards 

BONUS TIP:

1. Utilize your Crockpot
   1. https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/gingerbread-pudding-cake/

☎️ BOLD BAKING HOTLINE ☎️

Q: What are some cranberry recipes you think people overlook during the holidays?

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cranberry-orange-crumb-tart/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/blueberry-cranberry-pie/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cranberry-pistachio-shortbread/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cranberry-orange-shortbread/

Q: What kind of cookie would you want to receive at a cookie party?

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/crispy-gingersnap-cookies/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/ginger-shortbread/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/lace-sandwich-cookies-laceys/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/almond-biscotti-recipe/

🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴

Gemma’s Italian Hot Chocolate

Get the full written recipe on my website: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/italian-hot-chocolate

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Rodelle Organic Baking Cocoa
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/16 teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup (4 oz/115 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 cups (24 fl oz/720 ml) whole milk

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan whisk together the Rodelle Organic Baking Cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt.
• While whisking, slowly pour in the milk until combined and smooth. Lastly stir in the chopped chocolate.
• Heat the mixture on medium heat, stirring occasionally until all the chocolate and sugar has melted. Allow mix to simmer for 2 minutes to thicken and activate the cornflour.
• Divide the hot chocolate between mugs and enjoy with a dollop of cream and some grated chocolate on top. Store any leftover

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We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD

Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @ Gemma_stafford 

Ami Shukla Instagram @ sweetlifewithami 

Tianna Cohen Instagram @ tiannalouisecohen

It’s officially Christmas cookie season! We’ve got the best tips and tricks for mastering your holiday cookies, plus gift ideas for the baker in your life. And don’t miss the great debate—are gingerbread houses even meant to be edible? Join Chef Gemma Stafford, Ami Shukla, and Tianna Cohen for that and everything else you knead to know!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on only the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

Knead to Know is BACK with all new episodes and two new co-hosts to bring you today’s latest trends, hottest celebrity baking, tips, and more! 

Episode #73:

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open 

-Welcome 

- Hot From the Oven 

- Christmas Cookies

- Christmas Crack

- Gingerbread Houses

- 

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

Christmas Cookies on TikTok

Christmas Crack COOKIE

Celebrities Favorite Christmas Cookies

Gemma’s Top 10 Classic Christmas Cookies

https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cheesecakes/

Are Gingerbread Houses Edible?

Gemma’s Ultimate Gingerbread House Kit

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

The Best Gifts for the Baker in Your Life

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 

* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod

* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot

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* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD

Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @gemma_stafford 

Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 

Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen