Knead to Know

Bold Baking Network

Knead To Know is the FIRST-EVER podcast about the hottest buzz in baking! From Chef Gemma Stafford and the Bold Baking Network, Knead to Know is your new weekend ritual, serving up the freshest news, entertainment, gossip, and online trends all about baking. Join Gina Brazão — host, entertainment expert, and baking enthusiast, as she navigates the world’s obsession with baking — every Sunday morning, Pacific Time.

  • 33 minutes 33 seconds
    Ultimate Oscars Party Guide + Wolfgang Puck’s Iconic Desserts

    Get ready to host the ultimate Oscars party with a menu worthy of Hollywood’s biggest night! We’re sharing top-tier tips for serving elegant appetizers and show-stopping desserts, plus Gemma gives us the inside scoop on tasting Wolfgang Puck’s legendary Oscars creations. And since no celebration is complete without a little indulgence, we’re also celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Day with our friends at Nerdy Nuts. Whether you're in it for the films, the fashion, or the food, this episode has everything you need for a winning Oscars night!

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
    • 6:55 - In The Mix
    • 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
    • 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 23:53 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    2025 ACADEMY AWARDS - Tips for Hosting an Oscars party! 

    Oscar Nominations for Best Picture: 

    • “Anora”
    • “The Brutalist”
    • “A Complete Unknown”
    • “Conclave”
    • “Dune: Part Two”
    • “Emilia Pérez”
    • “I’m Still Here”
    • “Nickel Boys”
    • “The Substance”
    • “Wicked”

    Recipes from BBB

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    #peanutbutter #Oscars2025 #kneadtoknow

    24 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 48 minutes 1 second
    Indulgent Celebrity Birthday Desserts & the Best Tips for Budget Baking

    Get ready for Luxurious Celebrity Birthday Desserts & Baking on a Budget—where we reveal how to recreate celebrity birthday desserts without the hefty price tag! Discover creative, non-traditional birthday treats that will wow your guests and learn expert tips for budget-friendly baking that doesn’t skimp on flavor or flair. Tune in for the ultimate guide to celebrating in style without breaking the bank!

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
    • 6:55 - In The Mix
    • 17:10 - Network Correspondent
    • 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 23:53 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    • Celebrity Birthday Treats
      • Shakira - goes all out for her BDAY check out her bday cake from last year -https://www.instagram.com/p/C25r3CxPMyt/?img_index=1
    • John Travolta 2024 celebrated bday with a white frosted cake - appears to be vanilla - https://people.com/john-travolta-celebrates-turning-70-family-photos-8584784?utm_source=chatgpt.com
    • Drew Barrymore - drew barrymore show - big bday celebration with cakes made in honor of Drew’s movies - https://www.sugarmonstersweets.com/blogs/news/the-making-of-drew-barrymores-birthday-cakes-three-of-them
    • Happy Birthday Tianna, George and Bigger Bolder Baking!

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    Baking on a Budget

    Here are key tips for baking on a budget:

    • Use homemade substitutes (like yogurt for buttermilk).
    • Buy ingredients in bulk or store brands to save money.
    • Plan recipes that minimize waste and use pantry staples.
    • Freeze leftover baked goods for future use.
    • Take advantage of discounts, sales, and coupons.
    • Stick to simple, versatile recipes to keep costs low.
    • Invest in durable, multipurpose baking tools to save in the long run.

    Network Correspondent - Paul Bradford - Cake Flix - @cakeflixofficial

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    #budgetbaking  #cheesecake #kneadtoknow

    17 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 27 seconds
    The BEST Valentine’s & Galentine’s Desserts + Top Boxed Chocolates Ranked! | Knead To Know Baking Entertainment Podcast

    We’re celebrating Galentine’s Day & Valentine’s Day with our own little party! 🎉 From the best boxed chocolates 🍫 to romantic desserts for two 🍰, we’re covering everything you need to make your celebration extra sweet. Plus, we’ll share fun ways to celebrate, surprising Valentine’s Day facts, and must-try treats! Whether you’re planning a Galentine’s get-together, a romantic date night, or just treating yourself, we’ve got all the best sweets and chocolate gift ideas! 💘

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
    • 6:55 - In The Mix
    • 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
    • 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 23:53 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    • Galentine’s Day & Celebs who Celebrate
    • Taste of Home’s Top-Ranked Boxes of Chocolate
      • https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-box-of-chocolates/

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    30 Things You Didn’t Know About Valentine’s Day

    Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes 

    Network Correspondent - Hanbit Cho - Sugar Lan2 @sugarlane.korea 

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    #chocolate  #valentinesday #kneadtoknow

    10 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 29 minutes 9 seconds
    Pancakes from Around the World, The Rock's Protein Stacks, & Gemma's Ultimate Recipe 🥞

    🥞 It’s National Pancake Month, and we’re flipping out! 🥞 This week on Knead to Know, we’re taking a delicious trip around the world with pancakes from every corner of the globe. Plus, we’re talking about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s legendary banana pancake recipe, Gemma’s unique take on pancakes, and the best rainy-day bakes.

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
    • 6:55 - In The Mix
    • 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
    • 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 23:53 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    Pancakes from around the World!

    • American Pancakes – These are the fluffy, thick pancakes most commonly associated with breakfast in the U.S.
    • French Crêpes – Thin pancakes often filled with various sweet or savory fillings.
    • Swedish Pancakes – Lighter and thinner than American pancakes, typically served with jam or cream.
    • Japanese Soufflé Pancakes – Airy, thick pancakes made by folding whipped egg whites into the batter, resulting in a soft, pillowy texture.
    • German Apple Pancakes – Known as Dutch babies, these are baked in the oven and often served with sautéed apples​

    Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes Pancakes 

    Network Correspondent - Aya Caliva - Pastry Living @ayacaliva

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    #Pancakes #nationalpancakemonth #kneadtoknow

    3 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 51 seconds
    Mastering Cake Baking: Cake Tips, Trends & Treats plus Gemma's (& Oprah's) Favorite Cake! 🎂

    It’s the Cake Baking Episode because it's Gemma’s Birthday! This week on Knead to Know, we’re talking about all things cake—Gemma and Ami’s favorite flavors, the best places in LA to buy cakes, viral cake designs, and tips for making a show-stopping cake for any party. Plus, we’re spotlighting a unique Fruitcake Festival in Colorado that takes dessert celebrations to the next level!

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
    • 13:20 - In The Mix
    • 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 35:00 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    All Things Cake!

    • Milk Bar: its signature birthday cakes, including the famous Confetti Cake, in a variety of sizes. The 6-inch cake, which serves 8 to 12 people, is priced at approximately $56, while the 10-inch version, serving 20 to 30, is about $125.
    • Magnolia Bakery: They offer custom cakes that can range from $45 to $150, depending on size, flavor, and complexity​
    • Sweet Lady Jane: a luxury bakery in Los Angeles, is renowned for its elegant cakes crafted with premium ingredients and artistic designs. For example, their "Beverly Cake," made with layers of chocolate mousse, vanilla cream, ganache, and edible gold leaf, is priced at $85 for a 6-inch cake and $120 for a 9-inch cake. Larger sizes, including full sheets that serve 120-180, are priced up to $800. The bakery is also praised for its other decadent options, such as their Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, available at approximately $80 for an 8-inch size
    • Costco Sheet Cake: A Costco sheet cake is only $18.99 for a half-sheet cake that serves up to 48 people and weigh about 9.5 pounds!

    Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes for Bday Cakes 

    Network Correspondent - Paul Bradford - CakeFlix @Cakeflixofficial

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    #birthdaycake #cakes #cakerecipes

    27 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 31 minutes 53 seconds
    Overcoming Sourdough Baking Fears: Tips for Success, Pamela Anderson’s Legendary Starter, & Gemma’s Top Baking Substitutions 🥖✨

    Ready to conquer your sourdough fears? Gemma has expert tips to help you master the perfect starter and banish any baking doubts. And hear from actress Pamela Anderson about her sourdough starter with a legendary name. We’re also celebrating Australia Day with delicious ANZAC cookies—because who doesn’t love a sweet treat with a little history? Plus, we dive into the world of baking substitutions, helping you get creative when you’re missing an ingredient. Tune in for a fun, practical guide to leveling up your baking game with Gemma’s best tricks and tips!

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
    • 13:20 - In The Mix
    • 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 35:00 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    Experimenting with Baking Substitutes

    Network Correspondent - Natalia Lima Curious Cat Cakery - @curiouscatbakery

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    #bakingsubstitutes #sourdoughstarter #kneadtoknow

    20 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 43 minutes 56 seconds
    Gemma’s Pizza Obsession & Celebs Who Love (or Loathe) Pizza 🍕

    It's National Baking Month and National Pizza Week! We're diving deep into everyone’s favorite cheesy obsession. From celeb pizza lovers (and haters!) to pro tips for crafting the perfect pie at home, plus a showdown of pizza styles, we’re serving up all the hot slices. And of course, we’re tackling the ultimate debate: does pineapple belong on pizza? Let the dough-licious drama unfold! 🍕✨

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
    • 13:20 - In The Mix
    • 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 35:00 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    • Deep Dive on Pizza
      • Types of Pizza Style 
        • Chicago Deep Dish: Thick crust with high edges, topped with cheese and sauce.
        • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style): Thin, cracker-like crust, cut into squares, with toppings spread to the edge.
        • Detroit-Style Pizza: Rectangular, airy crust with crispy edges, topped with Wisconsin brick cheese and sauce.
        • Neapolitan Pizza: Small, soft crust, traditionally topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
        • New York Pizza: Thin, foldable slices, usually eaten on the go.
        • Pizza Al Taglio: Rectangular slices sold by weight, often with varied toppings.
        • Sicilian Pizza: Thick, focaccia-like crust, topped with tomato, anchovies, and cheese.
        • New Haven "Apizza": Thin crust, coal-fired, with charred edges; includes unique toppings like clams.
        • Quad Cities-Style Pizza: Malted crust with a sweet flavor, sausage topping, and cut into strips.
        • Rhode Island-Style Pizza: Served at room temperature, focaccia-like with tomato and cheese.
        • St. Louis-Style Pizza: Cracker-thin crust with Provel cheese and cut into squares.
    • Bigger Bolder Baking Pizza Recipes:

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    #Pizza #nationalpizzaweek #kneadtoknow

    13 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 53 seconds
    Bake Smarter in 2025: Healthier Bread Trends & Pantry Must-Knows

    This week, we’re diving into smarter baking habits, starting with how to organize your pantry and uncover the true shelf life of baking staples (some might surprise you!). Explore the rise of better-for-you bread that’s both nutritious and delicious, and learn how to make iconic favorites at home—from keto bread to pizza dough, Cheez-Its, and even a DIY twist on McDonald’s apple pie. Let’s make 2025 the year of smarter, healthier, and tastier bakes!

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
    • 13:20 - In The Mix
    • 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 35:00 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    • Things You Can Make At Home Instead Of Buying At The Store

     

     

    🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴

    Keto Bread -https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/keto-bread-best/

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    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

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    6 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 24 seconds
    New Year’s Baking Traditions & TikTok’s Viral Wine Pie Taste Test

    Ring in 2025 with New Year’s baking traditions—from grapes to cornbread, discover the baked goods that bring good luck around the world! Gemma and the team dive into Eva Longoria’s non-negotiable ingredients for authentic Mexican baking, plus what pantry staples to clean out for the New Year. And don’t miss their taste test of the viral Wine Pie taking TikTok by storm—does it live up to the hype?

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    CHAPTERS:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
    • 13:20 - In The Mix
    • 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
    • 35:00 - In The Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

     

     

    🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴

    • Wine Pie Taste Test

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    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
    Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    30 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 34 seconds
    Holiday Breads & Desserts That Steal the Show | Knead To Know

    In this festive episode of Knead to Know, we explore holiday breads from around the world, from Panettone to Stollen and so much more, with expert tips to master these delicious treats. Plus, it's a chocolate chip showdown with a surprising winner, creative holiday desserts trending on TikTok, and last-minute gift ideas. Tune in for a sweet and savory dive into the heart of holiday baking! Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking! 

    CHAPTERS: 

    00:00 - Intro 

    02:30 - Hot From The Oven 

    13:20 - In The Mix 

    25:50 - Network Correspondent (Vedika Luthra) 

    28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline 

    35:00 - In The Kitchen 

     

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥 

    TikTok Holiday-Themed Desserts 

    * Pinecone Brownies: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheri_wilson_/video/7430580455730187562?q=pinecone%20brownies&t=1730145742109 * Edible Snowglobe Cupcakes: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugar.hero/video/6773774991277182213?q=snow%20globe%20cupcakes&t=1730146715207 

    * Reindeer Cakepops: https://www.tiktok.com/@bakersdelight/video/7315263056311766279?q=reindeer%20cake%20pops&t=1730147232708 

    * Christmas Ornament Oreos: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheri_wilson_/video/7299599146028125482?q=christmas%20baking%20&t=1730145811829 

    * Gemma’s Snow Globe Cookies: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/how-to-make-snow-globe-cookies/ 

    Best Chocolate Chips for Baking 

    * AllRecipes Poll: https://www.allrecipes.com/pro-bakers-name-the-best-chocolate-chip-brand-8727109 

    * Bon Appetit Blind Taste Test: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-chocolate-chips 

    * Last-Minute Holiday Gifts (From Anthropologie's New Holiday Collection): https://www.foodandwine.com/anthropologie-kitchen-holiday-collection-2024-8727221 

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣 

    Holiday Breads Around the World 

    Bishop’s Bread (Traditional Rich Fruit Bread): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/croatian-bishops-bread/ 

    A holiday classic made with dried fruits (raisins, currants), nuts (pecans or walnuts), and spices, often featuring a splash of rum or brandy. 

    Panettone (Italy): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/panettone-recipe/ 

    This airy, sweet bread is made with dried fruits and candied orange, originating from Milan. It’s a beloved Italian tradition at Christmas. Gemma’s Panettone Bread Pudding https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/panettone-bread-pudding/ 

    Stollen (Germany): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/stollen-recipe/ 

    A dense, fruit-filled loaf dusted with powdered sugar, Stollen is the quintessential German Christmas bread. 

    Kringle (Danish): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/danish-kringle-recipe/ 

    A buttery, flaky pastry, typically filled with fruit or almond paste and shaped into an oval or pretzel form. 

    Joululimppu (Finnish Christmas Bread): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/joululimppu-finnish-christmas-bread/ This dense, rye-based bread is flavored with spices like fennel, anise, and caraway, along with molasses for a slightly sweet and aromatic taste. 

    NETWORK CORRESPONDENT 

    Vedika Luthra @hotchocolatehits Vedika Luthra is the creator behind Hot Chocolate Hits, a platform offering delicious dessert recipes and baking tips. With a focus on approachable and indulgent treats, she inspires her audience to create delightful baked goods from scratch. 

    ☎️ BOLD BAKING HOTLINE ☎️ 

    No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cinnamon-rolls-recipe-no-yeast/ 

    🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴 

    Chocolate Chip Blind Taste Test Winner: Ralph's Signature Select Bittersweet Chocolate 

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    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/ 

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor” 

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD 

    Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 500 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK 

    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere. 

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 

    Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 

    Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

    23 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 31 seconds
    Transform Your Holiday Baking With Spice Secrets & Expert Chocolate Tips | Knead To Know

    Get ready for festive baking with must-have and unique holiday spices, Ina Garten's simple and elegant dessert tips, and a deep dive into chocolate! Plus, uncover the truth behind the viral scrambled pancakes. Don’t miss out—join Gemma, Ami Shukla, and Tianna Cohen for all the delicious fun you Knead to Know!

    Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on only the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

    JUMP POINTS

    0:00 - Cold Open 

    0:10 - Welcome 

    0:57 - Hot From the Oven

    1:45 - Kaiserschmarrn

    3:34 - 84-Year-Old biscuit

    4:20 - Queen Elizabeth’s Wedding Cake

    10:35 - Ina Garten’s Simple Elegant Dessert

    14:13 - In the Mix - Holiday Spices

    24:34 - Network Correspondent

    25:51- Bold Baking Hotline - Deep Dive on Chocolate

    35:46 - In the Kitchen

    🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

    Scrambled BROWNIES?

    1940s Biscuit

    Queen Elizabeth’s Wedding Cake

    Ina Garten’s Hosting Tips & Simple Dessert

    🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

    https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/holiday-spices-to-have-in-your-pantry/

    Holiday Spices

    1. Cinnamon
    2. Nutmeg 
    3. Ginger
    4. Cloves
    5. Cardamom
    6. Star Anise
    7. Vanilla 

    Different and Unusual Flavors 

    1. Bay Leaf Cheesecake inspired by Jeni’s Ice Cream
    2. Black Pepper 
      1. Ex: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/pepparkakor-swedish-ginger-cookies/
    3. Sumac 
    4. Urfa Pepper 

    NETWORK CORRESPONDENT 

    Amber Spiegel @SweetAmbs

    Amber Spiegel is the founder of SweetAmbs, where she combines her love for baking and design to create stunning, intricately decorated cookies. Through her online classes and tutorials, Amber has inspired cookie decorators worldwide, earning recognition for her creativity and expertise.

    ☎️ BOLD BAKING HOTLINE ☎️

    What is the difference between bittersweet, semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate?

    🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴

    Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

    **Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 

    * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod

    * Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot

    * Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn

    * iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

    We’d love to feature your brand! Contact [email protected] for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

    ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD

    Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

    ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

    The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

    Gemma Stafford Instagram @ Gemma_stafford 

    Ami Shukla Instagram @ sweetlifewithami 

    Tianna Cohen Instagram @ tiannalouisecohen 

    16 December 2024, 10:00 am
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