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Baking school

Home baking
even bread is not a science

Baking Basics

You will discover that baking homemade bread requires the right flour, temperature, and time. You will learn the baking basics and gain greater confidence in your baking.

Baking tips

I will teach you how to start a sourdough starter and how it differs from leaven, how to work with dough, what to do when the dough doesn't rise, and why your choice of flour matters.

Even your family will notice the difference

Each article will bring you closer to homemade bread that tastes like it's straight from an artisanal bakery. You will discover how to bake better sweet treats for Sunday.

Advanced techniques

You will discover how to take your home baking—from bread to sweet treats—to the next level and learn the professional secrets that could even help you earn a side income from your baking.

Tipy a triky

Why does cheesecake crack? 7 rules for baking the perfect cheesecake

Did your cheesecake crack or sink after leaving the oven? Baking a cheesecake isn't about luck, it's about technique. In this guide, I'll share 7 golden rules that will make your cake as smooth as a mirror.

Kdy se peče mazanec? Plánování vs. tradice

Mar 21, 2026

Postupy / Sladké / Tipy a triky

When to bake Mazanec? Planning vs. Tradition

Do you have Holy Saturday marked in your calendar as "D-Day," or do you bake whenever you find a moment of peace? Tradition has clear rules and speaks of the mysterious "svěcenec" (consecrated bread), but modern baking practice and taste buds don't have to strictly follow them. Read when is the best time to start the dough so the loaf is still like a cloud on Sunday, and why it’s actually a huge shame that we bake this fluffy brioche only once a year.

Velikonoční mazanec s hladkým povrchem a naříznutým křížkem na pečicím papíru

Mar 21, 2026

Postupy / Sladké / Těsta / Tipy a triky

Why does Mazanec crack? 8 mistakes you might encounter

Has it happened to you too? The Mazanec looked perfect before baking, but in the oven, it split open like a grumpy face. The reason isn't just poor proofing. Read why Mazanec cracks due to cold ingredients, "seams" in the dough, or over-tightening. I’ve gathered all the advice that actually works for you, so this year you only pull fluffy and beautiful loaves out of the oven.

Zlatavě propečený mazanec s mandlovými plátky na chladicí mřížce vedle kuchyňského teploměru

Mar 21, 2026

Postupy / Recepty / Sladké / Těsta / Tipy a triky

How long to bake Mazanec (Czech Easter Bread)? Tips and tricks

The Mazanec - typical Czech Easter Bread - smells throughout the whole apartment, the crust is beautifully gol...

Mar 17, 2026

Domácí chléb / Postupy / Recepty / Těsta / Tipy a triky

Baking bread in the oven

From bread maker to oven? 5 rules that will transform your bread quality. A rustic loaf recipe with a crispy crust by professional baker Mari.

Jak se dělají koblihy? Kromě teploty oleje pro vás máme ještě další tipy

Feb 6, 2026

Sladké / Těsta / Tipy a triky

How to make doughnuts

Greasy or tough doughnuts? Often, it's not due to a lack of skill, but simply a lack of understanding of the basic principles. In this edition of Baking School, I'll explain why a temperature of 170°C is the threshold for success, why ordinary flour sometimes isn't enough, and what role proper dough hydration plays. Come and learn to fry with confidence.

Pekařská alchymie: Jak využít každý gram odloženého kvasu

Jan 22, 2026

Kvas / Odložený kvas / Postupy / Tipy a triky

Baking Alchemy: How to use every gram of sourdough discard

Let’s be honest. That moment when you have to remove a spoonful while feeding your sourdough starter and throw the re...

Nov 24, 2025

Tipy a triky

How long do Linzer cookies last

How long do Linzer cookies last? Find out how to store them correctly, when to sandwich them together, and how to extend their shelf life. Also, discover why it pays off to use Farina per Dolci flour for a perfectly tender dough.

Aug 21, 2025

Tipy a triky

How to replace semi-whole wheat flour

How to replace semi-coarse flour? Just mix plain and coarse flour, or use just one of them. Practical baking tips that will save every recipe.

Mouka – jak vybrat tu nejlepší mouku pro vaše pečení

Jul 30, 2025

Mouky / Tipy a triky

Flour – how to choose the best flour for your baking

How to choose the right flour? Here's an overview of the ideal combinations for bread, pizza, croissants, and pasta - so your baking tastes like a pro.