Knead To Know Baking Entertainment
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 Gemma and co-host Ami Shukla, as they navigate the world’s obsession with baking — every Monday morning.
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Learn 10 baking secrets that make desserts easier, smarter, and more fun in this Best Of Knead to Know!
From ice cube tray pancakes to foolproof pavlovas, herb hacks, frozen fruit desserts, and the secret to creamy no-churn ice cream—you’ll learn tips that make baking a joy. Whether you’re a longtime Bold Baker or just joining in, this highlight reel is packed with gems you’ll wish you knew sooner.
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This week on Knead to Know, Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla uncover the Danish idea of hygge — baking that’s all about comfort, warmth, and creating moments of togetherness. They also explore cheese as a surprising star in baking and touch on what’s changing with wedding cakes. Plus, listener questions in the Bold Baking Hotline.
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This week’s Knead To Know dives into the viral rise of vintage baking — from heirloom cookbooks and antique mixing bowls to creators bringing “Granny Core” to Instagram and TikTok. Gemma even flips through her grandmother’s cookery book (recipes like Gooseberry Fool and Sally Lunn buns!) and explains why retro tools and recipes feel so fresh again today.
In Hot From The Oven, Gemma and Ami unpack TikTok’s quirky new claim: ...
This week we’re talking about Taylor Swift’s sourdough obsession and the science behind pumpkin spice and memory.
Get the latest baking news, trends, and Bold Baking Hotline questions in Episode 107 of Knead To Know!
🔥 Hot From the Oven
- Pumpkin spice takes over everything from spam to lattes.
- Taylor Swift’s surprising new sourdough hobby.
🍰 In the Mix
- Why pumpkin spice isn’t about flavor — it’s about scent...
Think baking podcasts are all flour and recipes? Think again! This Knead To Know special is packed with outtakes, bloopers, and laugh-out-loud behind-the-scenes moments you’ve never heard before.
From Gemma’s mom making a surprise cameo, to puppy interruptions, “peas with jazz hands,” wardrobe tangents, and Ami’s Reddit rabbit hole—we’re pulling back the curtain on the lighter side of your favorite baking podcast.
Get re...
From “swalty” desserts (sweet + salty) to potato chip rice krispie treats, TikTok cookie challenges, and even a cookie dough pizza with cream cheese topping—this episode of Knead To Know dives into the hottest baking trends of the summer.
👩🍳 Join Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla as they debate whether chocolate-covered potato chips belong in cookies, if viral TikTok hacks actually taste good, and what sweet-and-savory m...
What happens when tiramisu ends up in a kiddie pool? Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla kick off this episode with the viral baking trend you can’t unsee. From there, they dive into practical baking hacks perfect for back-to-school season: freezer-friendly breakfasts, make-ahead school treats, after-school snacks, and quick dinners that taste fresh even weeks later. Discover how mug meals, overnight oats, frozen pizza dough, du...
Two unforgettable Knead to Know interviews in one sweet package.
First, Joe Nicchi, founder of CVT Soft Serve, shares how a childhood love for seasonal ice cream in upstate New York became LA’s cult favorite soft serve truck. From the viral “Influencers Pay Double” sign to a Bill Murray encounter that lit up the internet, Joe’s stories are as bold as his flavors — plus, what happened when Jeff Bezos called about a $15K soft...
This is the chocolate chip cookie deep dive you didn’t know you needed! 🍪🔥
Gemma and Ami are celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a full-on flavor showdown: classic New York Times cookies vs Gemma’s bold tahini + olive oil cookies. They break down every factor that makes a difference — from flour type to fat, sugar ratios to chocolate percentages — and share expert tips on aging dough, baking from frozen, a...
This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami are breaking the rules (and maybe a few vegetables) as they dig into unexpected ways to bake with summer produce — including corn ice cream, carrot cake with no grating, and even a tomato layer cake. 👀🍅
They explore the rising trend of dessert cafés around the world, talk about preserving herbs and fruit the easy way, and debate whether peas belong in cake (spoiler: they might!).
P...
This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami take you on a delicious summer tour of cool global desserts — from London’s viral chocolate strawberry tubs to icy treats like Halo Halo and Falooda, plus why simple cream and fruit might be the ultimate summer luxury.
They dig into what makes Wexford strawberries legendary, how to turn Greek yogurt into a €15 moment, and which tropical fruits will sabotage your no-bake cheesecake (...
This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami are joined by Joe Nicchi, the creator of LA’s cult favorite CVT Soft Serve and mastermind behind the “influencers pay double” sign that went global. They talk viral ice cream trucks, how Jeff Bezos installed a soft serve machine at home, and why soft serve can’t legally be called ice cream in the U.S.
Plus:
🍦 The mystery “Surprise Scoop” shop in NYC with hidden flavors
🇳🇱 The Amste...
Think you know ice cream? 🍦 Think again. This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami spill all the ice cream secrets nobody ever tells you — from what really happens behind the scenes at your local scoop shop (hint: most don’t make it from scratch!) to the big mistakes that turn homemade ice cream into a tooth-breaking block.
They cover everything from custard vs no-churn, why vodka (or vanilla) might be the best ice cream trick ever...
This week we hit 100 episodes of Knead to Know — and to celebrate, Gemma and Ami spin the Whisk & Win wheel for honest baking confessions, the messiest fails, and the hot takes you didn’t know you needed. From cupcake rage to cookie disasters and Britain’s fanciest loaf, it’s 100 episodes of sweet chaos.
🎧 Highlights Include:
- Why chocolate sometimes ruins dessert
- The cupcake debate: too much frosting?
- Bakery perfumes & the Gen Z s...
Summer’s heating up and Knead to Know is diving into baking with kids, parenting snack styles, and why Gen Z & Gen Alpha are OBSESSED with the kitchen. Gemma and Ami share honest stories, practical baking tips, and ideas that’ll keep little hands busy all summer long — from decorating cookies to whipping cream like a pro.
🧁 In This Episode:
- 🍪 The viral TikTok cookie challenge (and Gemma’s son, George’s, response!)
- 🥨 Are you a S...
Things get messy, creamy, crispy, and a little chaotic on this week’s Knead to Know.
Gemma and Ami dive into a round of unexpected taste tests—from viral dessert combos to savory waffle experiments and a peanut butter brand that just might break your snack routine forever.
They try:
🧇 Something that definitely shouldn’t go in a waffle maker.
🍷 A combo that has TikTok divided.
🥜 A spoonful of something surprisingly addictive.
🍩 And a ...
In this Knead to Know Hotline Special, we’re revisiting your best baking questions — from chocolate that won’t melt to DIY vanilla extract, fruit substitutions in mochi, and egg swaps for waffles. Whether you're new to baking or in need of a rescue, this episode has solutions you knead to hear.
💬 What You'll Learn:
This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami explore the modern evolution of wedding cakes — think cheese wheels, faux tiers, and interactive dessert tables. Plus, they dive into the surprising history of National Donut Day, and welcome a charming guest: Gemma’s mom, Patricia Stafford!
💬 Episode Highlights:
Free Donuts? The Military History of Donut Day
How Gemma Made a $20 Wedding Cake
Faux Cake Trends, Lambe...
This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami dive into British tray bakes, celebrate Mary Berry’s 90th birthday, and welcome acclaimed NYC pastry chef Michelle Palazzo to talk about seasonality, butter quality, and her pastry philosophy.
Whether you're planning a summer tart or just love rhubarb, this episode is packed with pastry tips and seasonal inspiration.
💬 Highlights:
- Mary Berry's Birthday
- Tray bakes
- Chef Palazzo’s work at Fren...
This week on Knead to Know, we’re diving into a full plate of summer flavors, food fails, and funny feuds.
From Starbucks' boba backlash and cake pop drama to TikTok's wildest food trends (hot honey cheesecake, tahini cookie pizza, wine on ice cream?!), Gemma and Ami break it all down — and they don’t hold back.
Plus: strong opinions about potluck etiquette, hostess gifts, and whether flowers should ever show up in plastic wrap.
💬 Wh...
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