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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast

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

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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This week on the show, we’re gathering around the table and tearing into a big loaf of fluffy challah.  

David opens the show by sharing challah’s importance in his family and the broader cultural significance this bread holds for Jewish communities... more

This week, we’re waking up early and starting the day the right way: with a big batch of pancakes.  

Jessica and David kick off the show by sharing a bit about the history of pancakes — which goes back much longer than you may realize. Then, things ... more

It’s fall, which means it’s time to talk about baking with apples!  

David and Jessica kick off the show by talking about apple pie versus apple cake, then dig into the best apples for baking. Unsurprisingly, they have a lot of opinions! Then David ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Carla Lalli
Cookbook author of Food is a Feeling and Where Cooking Begins.
Episode: Pancakes are the MVP of Breakfast, with Carla Lalli
Erin Jeanne McDowell
Pie Queen, author of Bake Anything, instructor and YouTuber
King Arthur Baking Company / Erin Jeanne McDowell
Episode: Apple Showdown: Pie vs. Cake, featuring Erin McDowell
Helen Goh
London-based baker, author of Baking and the Meaning of Life, collaborator on Sweet
James Beard Award-winning author; author of Baking and the Meaning of Life
Episode: In Pursuit of the Ultimate Chocolate Cake, with Helen Goh
Erin Jean McDowell
Friend of King Arthur, legendary baker
King Arthur Baking (mentioned)
Episode: Coming Soon - Season Four of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast
Carla Lali
Guest invited onto Things Bakers Know
Episode: Coming Soon - Season Four of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast
Jesse Diggins
American cross-country skier
Episode: Coming Soon - Season Four of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast
Ina Garten
Cookbook author, television host, Barefoot Contessa
Episode: Coming Soon - Season Four of Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast
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

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 1k ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Great information about all baking topics. Both hosts know their stuff and are very funny too.

    I even enjoyed podcasts about topics I don’t think I’m interested in such as pancakes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBS4413
    New Zealand6 days ago
  • Random chatting no substance

    The King Arthur youtube video on how to make sourdough bread are awesome. This podcast is not awesome and is a big disappointment. Lots of pretentious sounding idle chatter, not educational, not informative and useful. They should get a real host to provide decent content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    1234567Eli Review
    United States8 days ago
  • So Relaxing

    I love how laid back this show is, it’s my fav. Such a feel good podcast with sweet and funny moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UsmcLZ
    United States8 days ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    The King Arthur hosts are quite knowledgeable and enjoyable. I love that they have guest appearances and wish the guest segments could be longer. Jess’ opinions are often provocative in the best sort of way. David also has an interesting background and between the two hosts, the podcast is one of the more interesting foodie shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Submariner631
    United States10 days ago
  • LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PODCAST

    I've learned so much - and it's wonderful to learn from such entertaining and fun experts! I literally squeal when I see there is a new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cherylanneo
    United States11 days ago

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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
#7
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#24
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#22
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#38
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#193
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pancakes are the MVP of Breakfast, with Carla Lalli
Q: Is there anything else you can make with buttermilk?
The hosts suggest biscuits, ranch-style dressing, cakes, and buttermilk-brined chicken. They also recommend freezing measured portions to avoid waste.
Pancakes are the MVP of Breakfast, with Carla Lalli
Q: What's the secret?
The hosts suggest whipping the egg whites to add air, keeping the batter thick, using enough active leavener, and cooking quickly on a hot griddle. Ring molds can also help the batter rise upward.
In Pursuit of the Ultimate Chocolate Cake, with Helen Goh
Q: What is the point of adding flour and wet ingredients in alternating fashion, and why start and end with flour?
Alternating wet and dry ingredients helps stabilize the emulsion, keeps the batter from curdling, reduces clumps, and minimizes over-mixing, resulting in a smoother batter and a better rise.
Apple Showdown: Pie vs. Cake, featuring Erin McDowell
Q: Any tips for avoiding a soggy bottom in apple pies?
Pre-cook fillings to control moisture, press apples firmly when raw, consider precooking to reduce water content, and ensure proper crust pre-bake and venting.
Apple Showdown: Pie vs. Cake, featuring Erin McDowell
Q: What's Erin's take on pie versus cake?
She firmly prefers apple pie but acknowledges the allure of apple cake, emphasizing that a good apple pie is a showcase for the apples and a well-balanced dessert in its own right.

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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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