66 home baking recipes

Classic four-ingredient flaky pie dough with shortening and ice water. Makes two 9-inch crusts for double-crust pies, lattice tops, or freezer-stash backup. The base every home baker needs.

These cookies have been popular at our home over years, we bake them all the time, and always turn out great!

Gingersnaps are always liked by us, because of the classic tangy flavor. Make your own freshly baked cookies at home, they taste better and fresher.

Sada naan is soft, pillowy homemade Indian flatbread leavened with yeast and yogurt, brushed with ghee and scattered with poppy and sesame seeds. Bake it in a home oven, no tandoor required.

Classic buttermilk biscuits made with vegetable shortening for maximum flakiness, ready in 20 minutes. These tender, golden biscuits need just 10 kneads and a quick bake at 450°F to achieve bakery-quality results at home.

Freshly baked pizza makes the entire house full of great smell, that's why we like making pizza at home. This pizza is topped with fresh pineapple cubes, olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and a few fresh veggies. Homemade pizza sauce makes it taste even better.

Bisquick dumplings are the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple soups and stews into hearty, satisfying meals. Introduced in the 1930s, Bisquick revolutionized home cooking by offering a convenient baking mix that saved time without sacrificing flavor. Today, these dumplings remain a beloved staple, cherished for their fluffy texture and versatility. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe delivers foolproof results every time—perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly evenings.

These chewy squares ooze brown sugary butterscotch. They becrumb the lips and besmear the chin, like home-baked goodies should.

Hops yeast starter brews a traditional wild-yeast bread starter from hops, malt flour, brown sugar, and water. The pre-commercial baking technique used by pioneers and old-time home bakers.

Basic sourdough starter uses commercial yeast and milk-based feeding to build a reliable wild-yeast culture in 2 to 3 days. The shortcut starter for sourdough bread baking at home.

Classic beefsteak and kidney pie with claret-marinated kidneys, browned beef, and mushrooms baked under a golden pastry crust. Traditional British pub fare done right at home.

An ancient Roman bread recipe from Cato the Elder: grape juice, feta, lard, cumin, and anise baked on bay leaves. A fascinating taste of history you can bake at home.

Flaky puff pastry spiraled around horn molds, baked golden, then piped full of sweetened whipped cream and topped with grated chocolate. A classic European pastry at home.

Traditional Danish spandauer pastries with a smooth pot cheese filling, cherry preserves, and a glossy corn syrup glaze. Authentic Scandinavian baking at home.

Scented cinnamon ornaments made with ground cinnamon, applesauce, and cloves. A classic no-bake holiday craft that fills your home with warm spice fragrance.

Honey-lime baked chicken basted every 10 minutes for a glossy, caramelized glaze. Just 5 ingredients for a Boston Market-style rotisserie chicken flavor at home.