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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast

King Arthur Baking Company
Baking
Sourdough
Gluten-Free Baking
Baking Techniques
King Arthur Baking
Pizza
King Arthur Baking Company
Baking With Kids
Bread
Flaky Puff Crust Pizza
Biscuits
Butter
Chocolate
Birthday Cakes
Celiac Disease
Gluten Sensitivity
Ingredients
American Consumption Of Chocolate
New York Style Pizza
Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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Latest Episodes

We’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 t... more

Things 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 ... more

A 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 conv... more

It’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, S... more

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Recent Guests

Chad Robertson
Star baker of Tartine Bakery
Tartine Bakery
Episode: Exclusive: Chad Robertson Talks About His New Brooklyn Bakery
Carlos Perez
Co-owner of Boil & Bake, bagel maker from Costa Mesa, California
Boil & Bake
Episode: The Bagel Boom, featuring Carlos Perez of Boil & Bake
Fanny Gerson
Owner of Fan Fan Doughnuts in New York City; author of several cookbooks
Fan Fan Doughnuts / Fan Fan NYC
Episode: Diving Deep on Doughnuts, with Fany Gerson
Elisabeth Berthasavage
Long-time instructor at the King Arthur Baking School; on-demand lamination class instructor
King Arthur Baking Company
Episode: We're in Our Croissant Era, with the Baking School's Elisabeth Berthasavage
Pati Jinich
Chef and cookbook author, PBS host of Pati's Mexican Table
PBS / Various publishers
Episode: Talking Tortillas, with Pati Jinich
Shilpa Uzkovic
Host of Bon Appétit Bake Club Podcast
Bon Appétit
Episode: Talking Tortillas, with Pati Jinich
Jesse Cepchak
Host of Bon Appétit Bake Club Podcast
Bon Appétit
Episode: Talking Tortillas, with Pati Jinich
David Lebovitz
Renowned pastry chef, former Chez Panisse pastry chef, cookbook author
David Lebovitz (author and baker)
Episode: Fudgy vs. Cakey: A Deep Dive on Brownies with David Lebovitz
David Tamarkin
Host of the podcast
King Arthur Baking Company
Episode: Fudgy vs. Cakey: A Deep Dive on Brownies with David Lebovitz

Hosts

David Tamarkin
Host and interviewer on the show, affiliated with King Arthur Baking Company; known for guiding discussions and providing industry context.
Jessica Battilana
Co-host and editor, co-lead on discussions and guest coordination; associated with King Arthur Baking Company.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 950 ratings
  • Missed opportunity

    I haven't listened to this show but you really missed an opportunity by not calling it the Round Table. I mean come on, it was right there.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Listener CR
    United Statesa month ago
  • Eh

    The presenters are fine, nothing against them, but it’s just a fancy commercial.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HerbertHoover420
    United States2 months ago
  • My love of baking has been revitalized

    I discovered this podcast on our way up to Vermont a few weeks ago. I have since listened to every episode and must say Jessica and David are like my new best friends. I lived in the upper valley for a few years and took classes at King Arthur about 20 years ago. I’ve continued baking, but this podcast has really inspired me to kick it up a notch. I’d say I was King Arthur obsessed at the moment…from sourdough to cookies to pizza. I can’t wait for the new episodes to come out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ninjacat76
    United States2 months ago
  • I have too much KA flour in the pantry!

    Love the podcast, even if I’m always behind in listening. Just heard the bagel episode today and have to let David know that my son was once known to eat chocolate chip bagels with lox spread, so I think that tops your questionable chocolate chip bagel past!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CulinUrsa
    United States2 months ago
  • Please use my ideas

    Fun podcast! I’d love to see episodes on what the difference between different flours is (protein percentage, gluten, whole wheat, spelt etc.), and one on dairy free baking. Then it might be fun to have one on different folding, slapping and kneading techniques. Thanks for your hard work and hot takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BackcountryHerbalist
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value actionable baking tips and recipe development insights across episodes.
Guest lineups are consistently high-caliber and relevant to serious bakers and pastry lovers.
Fans appreciate the hosts' expertise and humor, finding the show educational and entertaining.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#3
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Apple Podcasts
#19
United States/Arts
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#7
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#22
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#66
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#173
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Exclusive: Chad Robertson Talks About His New Brooklyn Bakery
Q: What's happening now with your move to the East Coast and the new project in Brooklyn?
Robertson explains that instead of a small sourdough project, he is spearheading an ambitious all-day bakery cafe in Williamsburg with upstairs education space, designed as a community hub for collaboration and learning.
The Bagel Boom, featuring Carlos Perez of Boil & Bake
Q: What is the best way to shape bagels?
There are two main methods: the traditional hand-rolled snake around the finger, and the poke method; both work, with pros and cons; the key is to avoid a closed hole and to ensure an even shape as you scale up.
The Bagel Boom, featuring Carlos Perez of Boil & Bake
Q: What should I boil bagels in (what to add to the water)?
Traditionally a sweetener like barley malt syrup or honey is used for flavor and browning; some people use nothing to avoid sweetness; the choice influences shine and browning but is not absolutely required.
The Bagel Boom, featuring Carlos Perez of Boil & Bake
Q: What flour should I use for bagels? Do I need high gluten flour?
High gluten flour is not strictly necessary; you want higher protein flour (bread flour or high gluten) to get chew, but you can use all-purpose with a trade-off in chewiness; the dough benefits from a long mix to develop strength.
This Loaf Changed American Bread, with Chad Robertson
Q: What makes the Tartine Country Loaf distinctive to you, and was it truly new?
Chad explains it as an expression of his influences, combining high hydration, long fermentation, and a unique shaping method to create a loaf with open crumb and deep flavor, while not claiming it as a completely invented bread but rather an evolution of existing European techniques.

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This show centers on deep dives into breads, pastries, and baked goods, blending scholarly history with practical technique. Each episode invites renowned bakers, pastry chefs, and food writers to unpack a specific item—its origins, evolving styles, and best practices—while host banter keeps the conversation lively and approachable for home bakers and industry pros alike. Across episodes, listeners get concrete tips, ingredient considerations, and recipe-development insights, plus a steady stream of listener questions that make the content feel actionable. A few standout traits include high-caliber guest rosters, a strong emphasis on traditional methods alongside modern twists, and a knack for placing baking culture in broader culinary cont... more

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3. Fanny Gerson
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