Ever wonder why your cookies turn out flat, dry, or cakey? In this Best Of Knead to Know episode, Gemma and Ami share their smartest cookie tips from across the season — from ingredient secrets to pro-level baking hacks that make every batch better.

You’ll learn how to make cookies chewy, gooey, or crispy (your choice!), the science behind flour and sugar, and why aging your dough might be the single best thing you can do for flavor.

🍪 TRY THESE COOKIE RECIPES FROM BIGGER BOLDER BAKING 🍪

* Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

* Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

* Garibaldi Biscuits (Fruit-Filled Cookies)

📌 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by Bigger Bolder Baking’s Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Every week, we break down the latest baking trends, timeless techniques, and the stories behind the recipes that make baking joyful.

📌 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led, digital-first media company founded by chef Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz. It’s home to Bigger Bolder Baking, Knead to Know, and a growing lineup of shows from the world’s boldest baking voices.

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Forget a standard cookbook promo — in this episode, Gemma and Ami dive into Dorie Greenspan’s Paris life, childhood cake memories, and the surprising recipes that shaped her new book Anytime Cakes. From France’s “national bake” (the yogurt cake) to savory scones with harissa, Dorie shows why simple cakes can be the most meaningful.

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Related Cakes From Bigger Bolder Baking

📌 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW 📌Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast, hosted by Bigger Bolder Baking’s Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Every week we break down the hottest baking trends, celebrity interviews, kitchen tips, and Bold Baking Hotline questions from our community.

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Learn 10 baking secrets that make desserts easier, smarter, and more fun in this Best Of Knead to Know!

From ice cube tray pancakes to foolproof pavlovas, herb hacks, frozen fruit desserts, and the secret to creamy no-churn ice cream—you’ll learn tips that make baking a joy. Whether you’re a longtime Bold Baker or just joining in, this highlight reel is packed with gems you’ll wish you knew sooner.

🔗 Related Recipes

* Best Ever Pancakes

* Hawaiian Butter Mochi

* Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake

* No-Churn Ice Cream

* Frozen Custard

* Fruit Leather

About Knead to Know

Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and Bigger Bolder Baking’s Culinary Director Ami Shukla. Each week we dive into the hottest topics, tastiest trends, and answer Bold Bakers’ biggest questions.

About the Bold Baking Network

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led media company founded by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, featuring today’s top baking personalities. From viral recipes to inspiring stories, BBN is your 24/7 destination for baking entertainment.

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This week on Knead to Know, Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla uncover the Danish idea of hygge — baking that’s all about comfort, warmth, and creating moments of togetherness. They also explore cheese as a surprising star in baking and touch on what’s changing with wedding cakes. Plus, listener questions in the Bold Baking Hotline.

🍪 RELATED RECIPES 🍪

• Cinnamon Rolls (Warmth & Comfort)
• Latest Recipes on BiggerBolderBaking.com

📌 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW 📌

Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast, hosted by Gemma Stafford & Ami Shukla. Every week we share the latest baking news, viral trends, and bold conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

📌 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK 📌

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led media company founded by chef Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, reaching millions of Bold Bakers with shows, podcasts, and a 24/7 FAST channel.

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This week’s Knead To Know dives into the viral rise of vintage baking — from heirloom cookbooks and antique mixing bowls to creators bringing “Granny Core” to Instagram and TikTok. Gemma even flips through her grandmother’s cookery book (recipes like Gooseberry Fool and Sally Lunn buns!) and explains why retro tools and recipes feel so fresh again today.

In Hot From The Oven, Gemma and Ami unpack TikTok’s quirky new claim: banana bread is now the “male equivalent of flowers.” Plus, a surprising look at WNBA players who bake off the court, from Caitlin Clark’s cookies and brownies to retired stars launching dessert businesses.

Finally, the Bold Baking Hotline tackles questions about recreating discontinued “Golden Fruit” cookies (Garibaldi Biscuits to the rescue!) and smart substitutions now that Nabisco chocolate wafers for icebox cakes are gone.

Related Recipes

• Best Ever Banana Bread
• Sourdough Banana Bread
• Chocolate Graham Crackers
• Garibaldi Biscuits
• Homemade Oreos
• Irish Apple Crumble
• Bread & Butter Pudding

About Knead to Know

Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast, serving up the hottest headlines, trends, and entertainment in baking every week with chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla.

About the Bold Baking Network

Co-founded by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is a creator-led media company celebrating the joy of baking across hit YouTube shows and a 24/7 streaming channel.

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This week we’re talking about Taylor Swift’s sourdough obsession and the science behind pumpkin spice and memory.

Get the latest baking news, trends, and Bold Baking Hotline questions in Episode 107 of Knead To Know!

🔥 Hot From the Oven

• Pumpkin spice takes over everything from spam to lattes.
• Taylor Swift’s surprising new sourdough hobby.

🍰 In the Mix

• Why pumpkin spice isn’t about flavor — it’s about scents and memory.

☎️ Bold Baking Hotline

• YOUR comments about baking memories. Want to be featured in a future episode? Be sure to listen and comment.

🔗 Related Recipes

• How to Make a Sourdough Starter
• Gemma’s Pumpkin Spice Latte

📌 About Knead to Know

Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast serving up the latest baking news, trends, and must-know tips every week. Hosted by Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla.

📌 About the Bold Baking Network

The Bold Baking Network, co-founded by chef and creator Gemma Stafford and media entrepreneur Kevin Kurtz, is a first-of-its-kind creator-led media company bringing together the world’s top baking personalities. Together, Gemma and Kevin are building a trusted baking destination that celebrates comfort, confidence, and connection.

Find out more about Gemma and the Bold Baking Network at www.biggerbolderbaking.com.

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Think baking podcasts are all flour and recipes? Think again! This Knead To Know special is packed with outtakes, bloopers, and laugh-out-loud behind-the-scenes moments you’ve never heard before.

From Gemma’s mom making a surprise cameo, to puppy interruptions, “peas with jazz hands,” wardrobe tangents, and Ami’s Reddit rabbit hole—we’re pulling back the curtain on the lighter side of your favorite baking podcast.

Get ready for the quirkiest, funniest, and most unexpected Knead To Know moments yet!

🍪 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW 🍪

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford (Bigger Bolder Baking) and culinary director Ami Shukla. Every week, they mix the hottest baking news, viral trends, celebrity chef interviews, and recipes into one delicious show for bakers everywhere.

🎧 Listen here every week and subscribe for more!

🎂 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK 🎂

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led media company founded by Gemma Stafford, bringing together the world’s best baking shows, recipes, and personalities into one network dedicated to celebrating the joy of baking.

📲 Explore more at: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com

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From “swalty” desserts (sweet + salty) to potato chip rice krispie treats, TikTok cookie challenges, and even a cookie dough pizza with cream cheese topping—this episode of Knead To Know dives into the hottest baking trends of the summer.

👩‍🍳 Join Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla as they debate whether chocolate-covered potato chips belong in cookies, if viral TikTok hacks actually taste good, and what sweet-and-savory mashups are worth trying.

What summer trend would YOU bake? Let us know in the comments!

🍪 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW 🍪

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford (Bigger Bolder Baking) and culinary director Ami Shukla. Every week, they mix the hottest baking news, viral trends, celebrity chef interviews, and recipes into one delicious show for bakers everywhere.

🎧 Listen here every week and subscribe for more!

🎂 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK 🎂

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led media company founded by Gemma Stafford, bringing together the world’s best baking shows, recipes, and personalities into one network dedicated to celebrating the joy of baking.

📲 Explore more at: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com

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What happens when tiramisu ends up in a kiddie pool? Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla kick off this episode with the viral baking trend you can’t unsee. From there, they dive into practical baking hacks perfect for back-to-school season: freezer-friendly breakfasts, make-ahead school treats, after-school snacks, and quick dinners that taste fresh even weeks later. Discover how mug meals, overnight oats, frozen pizza dough, dumplings, cookies, and brownies can make your life easier (and tastier).

Hot From the Oven

* The bizarre trend of tiramisu in wheelbarrows, drawers, and even kiddie pools

* Yogurt bark returns—Gemma’s OG take and why it still works today

In the Mix

* Back-to-school baking made easy: freezer waffles, pancakes, overnight oats, and mug meals

* The magic of prepped cookie dough, brownies, and blondies for school or office events

* Freezer dinners that save the day: pizza dough, dumplings, hand pies, and more

* Why little tricks like pre-mixed pancake batter tubs can change your mornings

Bold Baking Hotline

* Can you freeze pancake batter and still get fluffy results?

* What’s the best bake for a last-minute school event?

Recipes Referenced in this Episode

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Gemma’s Mug Meals Collection

Microwave Breakfast Cookie in a Mug

Homemade Frozen Pizza

Homemade Cake Mix

About Knead to Know

Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast bringing you the latest baking trends, viral recipes, and kitchen tips—served fresh every week with professional chef Gemma Stafford and co-host Ami Shukla.

About the Bold Baking Network

The Bold Baking Network is a first-of-its-kind community of baking creators, shows, and personalities—led by Gemma Stafford—sharing the joy of baking with millions of fans worldwide.

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Two unforgettable Knead to Know interviews in one sweet package.

First, Joe Nicchi, founder of CVT Soft Serve, shares how a childhood love for seasonal ice cream in upstate New York became LA’s cult favorite soft serve truck. From the viral “Influencers Pay Double” sign to a Bill Murray encounter that lit up the internet, Joe’s stories are as bold as his flavors — plus, what happened when Jeff Bezos called about a $15K soft serve machine.

Then, Michelle Palazzo, pastry director at NYC’s Frenchette, takes us inside her seasonal pastry menu — including her signature Sicilian pistachio Paris Brest. She reveals how she builds desserts around the best produce of the season, why peach and tomato belong together, and how a perfect crumble can rival any plated dessert.

📌 Mentioned Links:

• CVT Soft Serve → https://cvtsoftserve.com

• Frenchette NYC → https://frenchettenyc.com

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