breads
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The Best French Toast Sticks Are Made With Stale Hot Dog Buns
“French toast” is so often the answer to “What do I do with this stale bread?” but it is Thee Answer to “What do I do with these stale hot dog buns?” Stale hot dog buns are spongey, fluffy, and stiff — perfect for soaking up custard while maintaining their structure. Cut them into quarters,…
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You Should Waffle Some Falafel Mix
Until very recently, I had never watched an entire season of the Real Housewives franchise. I had tried to get into Beverly Hills, but it did not take. For whatever reason (ennui and boredom), I decided to give Salt Lake City a try, and I am now borderline obsessed with a bunch of rich women…
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You’ve Been Splitting Your English Muffins Wrong This Whole Time
The most challenging aspect of this job is knowing what “most people” already know. Thinking about food and cooking nearly all of the time means I have lost perspective on what’s “common knowledge,” and what would be beneficial to share with the public. In these moments of uncertainty, I turn to my fellow Lifehacker staff,…
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How to Spot a Good Bagel Recipe
Of all the bakery-style bread products you can make at home, bagels might be the most intimidating. They really shouldn’t be. The dough is easy to handle and very hard to mess up; with the right recipe, even your first attempt will taste 10 times better than anything you can get outside of a legit…