Spring Bake is here, and it’s time to break out the flour, sugar, and butter for all the ambitious baking you’ve been meaning to tackle. We’ll be rolling out new recipes each week, but to truly make greatcookies,cakes, pastries, andbreads, you need guidance too. Below we’ve rounded up a handful of essential (and sometimes surprising!) tips from pro bakers, cookbook authors, and Epicurious editors—all of which will take your baking chops to the next level. Whether it’s finding the best substitute for heavy cream or the secret to a perfectly swirly Swiss roll, this list of little pro moves can make your spring baking even more fruitful.
