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14 Common Mistakes People Make When Baking Dinner Rolls

staff@mashed.com (Lauren Corona) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Everyone loves a great dinner roll, but not everyone knows how to bake a great dinner roll. Avoid these common mistakes for the fluffiest, tastiest results.

For Better Banana Bread Follow This Rule With Your Eggs

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0000

Making excellent banana bread isn't just about the baking temperature or ingredient ratios. Simply remembering to do this with the eggs can help the bread rise.

Why Cocoa Powder And Peanut Butter Are A Match Made In Heaven

staff@mashed.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0000

Chocolate and peanut butter are stars in many recipes, but what about cocoa powder? Here's what you need to know about this other PB pairing.

Why Do Peanut Butter Cookies Often Have A Crisscross Pattern?

staff@mashed.com (Austin Havens-Bowen) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0000

Why do your grandma's peanut butter cookies have that crisscross pattern on the top? Well, there's actually a reason that goes beyond aesthetics.

Katharine Hepburn Had A Knack For Making This Classic Baked Good

staff@mashed.com (Fiona Taylor) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:03:00 +0000

Hollywood great Katharine Hepburn was known for her versatile acting and comedic timing, but baking? Sure enough, the thespian could throw down in the kitchen!

The Simple Oven Adjustment That Elevates Boxed Cake Mix To Bakery Levels

staff@mashed.com (Marco Sumayao) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0000

You don't need any fancy hacks to get bakery-quality cakes out of a simple boxed mix. All you need to do is make a simple adjustment to your oven.

Betty Crocker Fans Want This Cake Mix To Make A Full-Time Comeback

staff@mashed.com (Ashlen Wilder) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0000

Betty Crocker is a household name, but products you love from the brand could vanish anytime. Just ask the fans demanding answers about a hard-to-find cake mix.

10 Things You're Doing Wrong With Biscuits And Gravy

staff@mashed.com (Michelle Washmuth) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0000

Nothing satisfies like a plate of homestyle biscuits and sausage gravy made from scratch. To get the dish right, avoid making these common mistakes.

Julia Child's Clever Pizza Trick Starts At The Hardware Store

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0000

This late TV personality had a short list of things to pick up at your local hardware store to help turn your oven into an impromptu pizza oven.

The Unexpected Ingredient In Julie Andrews' Carrot Cake Frosting

staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0000

If you like dairy-free desserts, Julie Andrews' carrot cake might sound like music to your ears. The frosting contains this vegan food in place of cream cheese.

What Does The Delay Start Button On My Oven Do?

staff@mashed.com (Ashlen Wilder) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0000

If you haven't used this feature yet, it's time to give it a try. It'll help you streamline your cooking and free you up to do ... anything else!

The Secret For Bakery-Worthy Cakes That Works Better Than Parchment Paper

staff@mashed.com (Avery Tomaso) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0000

We've got just the trick to have your cake layers slide out of their pans with ease. Hint: It's actually intended to be used in your air fryer.

Why This Protein-Packed Blueberry Muffin Mix Is The Worst

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:03:00 +0000

Protein is a vital nutrient that people these days can't seem to get enough of, but there's a brand of blueberry muffin mix with protein that you should avoid.

The Classic French Dessert So Good It Brought Julia Child To Tears

staff@mashed.com (Erica Martinez) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:03:00 +0000

We examine how Nancy Silverton once created a dessert that made the iconic Julia Child emotional. Silverton's creation was a true culinary gem.

The Type Of Dish Martha Stewart Would Never Buy From The Store For A Dinner Party

staff@mashed.com (Ashlen Wilder) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:03:00 +0000

Throwing a dinner party involves a lot of cooking, and you may want to grab a few premade items, but there's one thing Martha Stewart always makes herself.

Instead Of Water, Transform Your Brownie Mix With This Japanese Swap

staff@mashed.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:03:00 +0000

Brownies are a tasty treat, fun and easy to make. You can add to the flavor profile of this baked good by using a Japanese ingredient in place of water.

The Layered Southern Cake That Deserves A Comeback

staff@mashed.com (Avery Tomaso) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:03:00 +0000

Like fashion, desserts tend to go out of style after a while. There's one delicious Southern layer cake that's good enough to make a comeback.

13 Grocery Store Blueberry Muffin Mixes, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Jenny Kellerhals Keogh) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Some grocery store blueberry muffin mixes are much better than others. So we baked 124 muffins from 13 different mixes to find the very best.

This Sweet British Dessert Was A Favorite Of Princess Diana's

staff@mashed.com (Erica Martinez) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:03:00 +0000

When Princess Diana craved something sweet, she would ask her chef to whip up a pan of this British dessert, which boasts a long and storied history.

This Family Favorite Would Be Part Of Jason Kelce's Final Meal

staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0000

Retired Super Bowl champ Jason Kelce pointed to a holiday treat made by his mom as a worthy inclusion in his hypothetical last meal. Brother Travis might agree.