Baking Radio: Chef Gail Sokol's Baking Podcast

Chef Gail Sokol

Award winning author, educator and chef Gail Sokol shares her experience, recipes, tips and tricks in this weekly baking podcast. Chef Sokol specializes in making baking easy and approachable for people of all skill levels.

  • 29 minutes 27 seconds
    An Oven Side Chat About A Quest for The Perfect Pizza
    Join Chef Gail and her former student, Marshall, as they discuss whether it is possible to make a pizza as good as a pizzeria. Listen as Marshall describes his many experiments along the way towards his quest to create that special pizza at home.
    14 April 2022, 4:00 am
  • 21 minutes 34 seconds
    An Oven Side Chat About Specialty Baking
    Learn about the different types of baked goods bakeshop owner Holly Harz makes for her customers with special needs. Listen as Chef Gail and Holly discuss the delicate art of specialty baking which includes: Gluten free, Sugar free, Keto and Paleo.
    7 April 2022, 4:00 am
  • 23 minutes 13 seconds
    An Oven Side Chat with A True Adirondack Baker
    Join Chef Gail and Holly Harz, a bakery owner in the Adirondacks in New York state, in a conversation about Holly’s business and how she got started.  Learn about the many types of baked goods Holly makes and the wedding cakes she specializes in.
    31 March 2022, 4:00 am
  • 7 minutes 35 seconds
    Not All Fruitcakes Are for Door Stops
    Learn the origins of the holiday fruitcake and why it gets no respect! Chef Gail takes you through a history of this legendary cake, why it ages well, and who is actually still eating it. She then shares her idea and recipe for the perfect fruitcake.
    24 March 2022, 4:00 am
  • 6 minutes 22 seconds
    Soaking Syrups
    Learn what soaking syrups are and how easy they are to make. Chef Gail explains their versatility in the baking world, and how they can elevate the flavor of your baked goods. Many suggestions how to flavor soaking syrups are discussed, as well as the best techniques to soak your cakes like a pro.
    17 March 2022, 4:00 am
  • 7 minutes 19 seconds
    Baking with Oats
    Explore the world of oats. Learn about the different types of oats and how your baking can be affected by which type you use. Ever hear of a groat? Chef Gail will share her knowledge and explain all.
    10 March 2022, 5:00 am
  • 10 minutes 22 seconds
    Deciphering Baking Terms
    All professions have their own lingo and bakers are no different. Explore some interesting baking terms with Chef Gail and the explanations behind them. Although the terms she discusses just scratch the surface, this episode will leave you wanting more! 
    3 March 2022, 5:00 am
  • 6 minutes 11 seconds
    The Vitality of Vital Wheat Gluten
    Explore what vital wheat gluten is and how it can improve your yeast breads. Chef Gail delves into the science of gluten to explain exactly how this magical ingredient works, and how it can up your game in creating the best yeast breads ever!
    24 February 2022, 5:00 am
  • 10 minutes 42 seconds
    The Reuben
    Explore the Reuben sandwich, what it is, and how to construct one. Learn the two possible origins of this eclectic sandwich and how it became so popular. Chef Gail shares her special Reuben Braid recipe so that you, too, can make this famous sandwich for a crowd.
    17 February 2022, 5:00 am
  • 9 minutes 39 seconds
    Simply Semifreddo
    Chef Gail explores the world of still frozen desserts, and specifically, the semifreddo. Learn what a semifreddo is, its’ origins, and how to up your game by creating this posh dessert which is so easy to make. The chef also shares one of her favorite recipes for this simple semifreddo.
    10 February 2022, 5:00 am
  • 12 minutes 11 seconds
    The Marvelous World of Macarons

    Learn the difference between a macaroon versus a macaron. Known for their exquisite beauty and flavor profile, they can be expensive when purchased through bakeshops. Why not learn to make them yourself with Chef Gail as your guide? She shares her best macarons recipe, and all the pitfalls you should avoid.

    3 February 2022, 5:00 am
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