Articles, Recipes, Videos, Podcasts, and More

Gail Sokol is an award winning chef and educator. Learn about baking through her videos, podcast episodes, baking tips and recipes below.

Looking for something specific?  Click on one of the buttons to read more.

Podcast

Videos

Recipes

Books

Baking Tips

Blog

Cakes & Frostings

Confections

Cookies

Custards

Garnishing with Tuiles

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Pies, Tarts, and Fruit Desserts

Quick Breads

Sauces

Steam Leavened Pastries

Whipped Desserts

Yeast Breads


Double Almond Refrigerator Cookies

Double Almond Refrigerator Cookies Cookie ingredients¾ cup salted natural almonds (skins on)3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon baking ...
Read More
Cookies, Recipe

Matcha-Dusted Funnel Cakes

Matcha-Dusted Funnel Cakes Canola oil for frying3 cups all-purpose flour½ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon table salt2 cups ...
Read More
Fried Desserts, Recipe

Bottoms Up Black and White Cookies

Bottoms Up Black and White Cookies Cookies2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons plain or vanilla ...
Read More
Cookies, Recipe

Sky High Popovers

Sky High Popovers 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt6 large eggs2 cups milk6 tablespoons olive oil In a large mixing ...
Read More
Quick Breads, Recipe, Steam Leavened Pastries

Candied Lemon Peel

Candied Lemon Peel 3 large lemons (washed)1 cup granulated sugar (plus more for dredging)½ cup waterMelted chocolate (if desired for ...
Read More
Confections, Recipe

Earl Grey Panna Cotta

Earl Grey Panna Cotta 2/3 cup whole milk (divided)1 ½ teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin1 2/3 cups heavy cream1/3 cup granulated ...
Read More
Custards, Recipe

Lime Bars with Macadamia Crumble

Lime Bars with Macadamia Crumble Shortbread crust2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon Kosher salt½ cup macadamia nuts½ cup confectioner’s sugarThe zest ...
Read More
Cookies, Recipe

Onion Leek Bialys

Onion Leek Bialys Bialy Dough4 1/4 cups bread flour (plus more to shape the bialys)1 teaspoon instant fast rising yeast2 ...
Read More
Recipe, Yeast Breads

Burnt Sugar Rum Sauce

Burnt Sugar Rum Sauce ¾ cup granulated sugar½ cup water (divided)3 tablespoons rum In a heavy medium saucepan, add the ...
Read More
Recipe, Sauces

Mini Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Sliders

Mini Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Sliders 10 tablespoons 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2/3 cup brown sugar ...
Read More
Cookies, Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Recipe

Pistachio Halvah Raspberry Semifreddo

Ingredients1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups heavy cream (cold)¾ cup crumbled pistachio halvah (or any ...
Read More
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Recipe

Vietnamese Coffee Chocolate Swirl Semifreddo

Vietnamese Coffee Chocolate Swirl Semifreddo 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 teaspoons hot water1 ...
Read More
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Recipe

Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Churros and Chocolate Dipping Sauce Churros ingredients1 cup water1 stick or ½ cup unsalted butter½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground ...
Read More
Fried Desserts, Recipe, Sauces

Ice Cream Cones

Ice Cream Cones 2 large egg whites½ cup superfine sugar½ cup all-purpose flour2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)1 ½ tablespoons ...
Read More
Garnishing With Tuiles, Recipe

Pistachio Gelato

Pistachio Gelato ¾ cup unsalted (shelled pistachios)¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)2 cups whole milk5 large egg yolks1 teaspoon almond extract2 ...
Read More
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Recipe

Corn Muffins with a Twist

Corn Muffins with a Twist 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon Kosher salt1 ...
Read More
Quick Breads, Recipe

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse 1 2/3 cups high quality semisweet chocolate chips5 tablespoons unsalted butter¼ cup water½ cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated ...
Read More
Recipe, Whipped Desserts

Dutch Baby with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Dutch Baby with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote Dutch Baby3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)½ cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar½ teaspoon salt2 ...
Read More
Recipe, Steam Leavened Pastries

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies 1 ½ sticks (12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened)1 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon pure vanilla ...
Read More
Cookies, Recipe

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie Flaky Pie Crust1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt3 ounces cold cream cheese (cut into small cubes)½ cup ...
Read More
Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe