Fearless Baker

One of Food52''s most popular columnists and a New York Times–bestselling author shares her baking secrets—and the science behind them.When people see Erin McDowell frost a perfect layer cake, weave a lattice pie crust, or pull a rich loaf of brioche from the oven, they often act as though she''s performed culinary magic. "I''m not a baker," they tell her. But in fact, expert baking is not at all ...