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-hosts, Ami Shukla and Tianna Cohen, as they navigate the world’s obsession with baking – every Sunday morning.
Show-Stopping Holiday Desserts Anyone Can Pull Off
December 15, 2025
118
Holiday movies, iconic food scenes, and the show-stopping desserts that make a whole table go silent—pavlova wreaths, towering cakes, trifle, and more.
In this episode, Gemma and Ami:
• Share their must-watch holiday movies and the food moments they can’t forget
• Break down what truly makes a dessert a “show-stopper” (hint: it’s not ...
Why We REALLY Bake for the Holidays (The Full Sensory Episode!)
December 8, 2025
117
From gingerbread houses around the world to Irish Christmas dinners, Hanukkah latkes, scents that define the season, and the centuries-old history behind holiday baking — this episode breaks down what truly makes this time of year taste, feel, and smell like magic.
MENTIONED + RELATED ON BiggerBolderBaking.com
• Gingerbread House
• ...
The Holiday Cookies You’re Not Making (But Should)
December 1, 2025
117
Discover the holiday cookies everyone overlooks—from Linzers to Danish butter cookies—and why they deserve a spot on your December baking list!
Welcome back to Knead to Know, the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by Bigger Bolder Baking creator Gemma Stafford and Culinary Director Ami Shukla. This week, we’re diving into the ...
This special Best-Of episode brings together the most surprising baking questions and answers Bold Bakers loved all season. Gemma & Ami revisit the moments listeners couldn’t stop talking about — from unexpected fixes to “why didn’t I know that?” revelations.
Recipes Mentioned from BiggerBolderBaking.com
Gingerbread in a Crock ...
Ever wonder why your dinner rolls turn out dry, dense, or split on top? Gemma and Ami break down the biggest roll-baking mistakes and show you how to fix them — plus take you on a festive trip through Christmas markets around the world!
⭐ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Cold Open
00:21 – Welcome to Knead to Know
01:00 – Hot From the Oven: ...
Pie crust secrets, no forks needed—Gemma & Ami share flaky, foolproof tricks, tools, and decorating hacks in the kitchen in this all-pie episode.
Mentioned/Related on BiggerBolderBaking.com:
• All-Butter Pie Crust (flaky classic)
• Classic No-Fail Pie Crust (step-by-step fundamentals)
• No Roll, 5-Minute Pie Crust (the ...
Stay calm, bake boldly! Gemma & Ami share pro tips to master your holiday baking and stay stress-free this season.
🎄🍰 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 🍰🎄
• Fruitcake revival story that proves tradition never dies
• How to prep your Thanksgiving feast like a chef
• Smart tips for staying calm, delegating, and actually enjoying the ...
Discover the haunted history of Halloween baking — and how it all began in Ireland! 👻
October 27, 2025
112
Gemma and Ami uncover ancient Celtic traditions, spooky baking superstitions, and the Irish recipes that inspired modern Halloween — including Barmbrack and sweet fall favorites.
Get the full story (and recipes!) on this week’s Knead To Know.
🧁 RELATED RECIPES:
🍞 Irish Barmbrack → ...
