Bake Magazine

One of the biggest celebrity weddings in recent memory took place on Friday, July 3, when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married in front of 1,000 attendees at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Panera Bread is toasting the internet-breaking Loaf Story with something special for bread lovers. On Thursday July 9, participating US cafes will each give away 13 sourdough loaves, first-come, first-served.

Ingredients For the fruit 4 cups mango, diced (about 4 medium mangos) 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons) 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp vanilla extract For the cobbler 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp kosher salt 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 tsp cardamom 1 stick butter (cold, cut into small cubes) Directions Preheat oven to 375°F.

When Julia Fedorova arrived in the United States in 2015, she faced a challenge that would stop many people before they ever began. She didn't speak English, knew little about the American cake industry, and was starting over in an entirely new country. Today, she is recognized internationally as one of the leading voices in botanical sugar flowers, an accomplished educator, competition judge, author, and founder of Sweet Art Master.

“Little treat culture” is prevalent among Americans. Although health is a factor in product choices, indulgence has and will remain an important part of bakery success. Smaller, more spontaneous snacking goes hand-in-hand with that idea, as retailers look to answer the call of consumers. According to Circana, in a study conducted by NCSolutions last year, 62 percent of Americans consider small indulgences to be a part of their self-care routine.

Levain Bakery is turning its most iconic pairing, cookies and milk, into a coffee for the first time with the launch of its new Cookie Milk Latte on Monday, July 6. Rather than relying on syrups or artificial cookie flavor, Levain steeps its cookies in creamy oat milk for 12 hours to create a rich, buttery cookie milk. It’s then paired with espresso and topped with house-made salted cold foam and fresh cookie crumbles for a cold, coffee-forward take on cookies and milk.

With summer travel in full swing, new data from the National Restaurant Association shows that restaurants are the preferred vacation activity for Americans. The 2026 Summer Travel and Dining report, based on a May 2026 survey of more than 1,000 consumers, finds that 55 percent of consumers plan to take at least one overnight domestic trip this summer. For most of these travelers, visiting a restaurant ranks as their most popular activity over shopping and sightseeing.

Strictly From Scratch, the Phoenix-based commercial bakery with a nationwide wholesale reach, announced a fresh lineup of sweet pastry items launching in 2026. With a multitude of flavors and varieties, these new pastry options are ideal for breakfast, dessert and an array of special occasions.

When it comes to putting healthy eating into practice, Americans gravitate towards what feels achievable: 63% say eating more protein makes a diet healthier, and 63% also say eating healthier costs more than less healthy options, according to a new survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC). Among specific actions, protein is one of the easiest changes people feel they can consistently maintain, while cost remains a major perceived barrier.

At Bon-Dia Panaderia in San Antonio, owners Mariana and Gerardo Hernandez rely more and more on social media to spread the word about upcoming specials and everyday bakery treats. “We use Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok,” Mariana Hernandez explains, adding that Instagram is a great tool to share colorful product specials with customers.

Yields one 10- or 12-cup Bundt Ingredients Cake 3 cups (about 420g) fresh blackberries, raspberries, and/or blueberries 3 cups (360g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup (227g) milk, whole milk preferred; at room temperature 1 tablespoon (14g) King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract 16 tablespoons (227g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, at least 65°F 2 cups (396g) granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt 4 large eggs, at room temperature Glaze (optional)...