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Ep. 728Nov 30, 2023

The Baker Who Made Julia Child Cry: Nancy Silverton's Recipes Will Change Your Life

Nancy Silverton is here to make you a better baker.

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Nancy Silverton is here to make you a better baker. She tells the story about the time she made Julia Child cry on TV and the very best way to make cornbread, angel food cake and more classic desserts. Plus, Joan De Jesus explains the wine world’s biggest trend right now, natural wines; J. Kenji López-Alt shares his secrets for cooking salmon at home; and we make Korean Stir-Fried Chicken with Rice.

Questions in this episode:

"I'm a college student and I bake bread every week for my housing co-op. Do you have tips for how to scale bread recipes for large groups?"

"What’s the secret to perfectly cooked green beans that don’t squeak when you eat them?"

"I make toffee every Christmas but sometimes the butter and sugar separate at the last minute. How do I avoid that?"