Tips & Tricks

Ready to make muffins? Cornbread? Sourdough? That thing you’ve been planning in the back of your mind? We’ve probably got a tip or trick to help you make it the most delicious it can be. Just type your question in the search bar below or browse our library of Baking FAQ advice articles.


Woman's hand spreading nuts into a muffin tin
November 12, 2025
How To Bake At High Altitudes

Baking at high altitudes works best with small tweaks to temperature, leavening, and liquid.

Six different types of sugars sitting in a circular jars on a stone countertop
October 17, 2025
The Sweet Truth About Sugar Types

Discover how different types of sugar can transform the flavor and texture of your baked goods.

Chocolate glaze frosting being stirred in a bowl.
October 16, 2025
How To Melt Chocolate For Baking Success

Master the basics of melting chocolate so every bake turns out rich, smooth, and delicious.

Flour being poured into a bowl
October 8, 2025
Flour Power: Picking The Right Flour For Every Recipe

Master the art of baking by learning how different flours shape flavor, texture, and rise in your favorite recipes.

Four Krusteaz buttermilk pancakes cook on a griddle, each with different toppings, like chocolate chips, raspberries, blueberries, and almond slices.
August 28, 2025
The Perfect Pancake: A Step-By-Step Guide

Learn how to make perfect pancakes with our mixes.

A person uses an ice cream scoop to place buttermilk pancake mix on a hot griddle.
August 25, 2025
Should You Spoon, Pour, Or Scoop Your Pancake Mix

How measuring the dry mix can create wide pancakes, tall pancakes, and more.

A happy kid squeezes buttermilk pancake batter onto a griddle.
August 25, 2025
How To Make Pancake Art

Add a little artistry to your pancakes.

A dad checks on a buttermilk pancake on the griddle while his kid watches.
June 25, 2025
10 Easy Ingredients To Add To Pancake Mix

From chocolate chips to bacon, and even zucchini!

A blue charcuterie board filled with Krusteaz buttermilk pancakes, slice fruit, nuts, and other fun toppings.
April 29, 2025
How To Make A Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Perfect for brunch or just because.

April 17, 2025
The Best Egg Substitutions For Baking

What to do when you’re out of eggs, or can’t eat eggs.

A smiling kid pours syrup on a stack of Krusteaz buttermilk pancakes while sitting at the table with his dad.
April 17, 2025
5 Ways To Use Pancake Mix

Waffles, crepes, biscuits, and more — all made with our pancake mix.

November 13, 2024
Celebrate Fall With Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Mixes
Sugar cookies with chocolate frosting
October 23, 2024
How To Decorate Holiday Cookies

Tis the season for festive treats.

Hands transferring Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake batter into a baking dish
September 27, 2024
The Best Pans To Use For Baking

Learn about the essential pans every baker should own.

A person mixes cheese and chives into cornbread batter.
September 9, 2024
How To Spice Up Krusteaz® Cornbread

Make cornbread that’s anything but ordinary.

A person mixes Krusteaz cornbread mix in a green mixing bowl.
August 7, 2024
Tips For Making Krusteaz® Cornbread

The unsung hero of simple, satisfying side dishes.

Child taking a bite of a Krusteaz Wild Blueberry muffin
August 7, 2024
How To Mail Muffins, Cookies, And Other Baked Goods

Send a sweet treat to someone special.

Woman and child having fun in the kitchen baking muffins.
July 26, 2024
5 Ways To Jazz Up Muffin Mix

Make muffins that are uniquely you.

A woman in the kitchen smiling as she prepares Meyer Lemon Bar batter with a whisk and mixing bowl.
July 12, 2024
Tips For Making Krusteaz® Muffins

Everything you need to know about baking muffins.

June 14, 2024
Taste The Seasons With Our Seasonal Fruit Guide

Your guide to baking with fresh fruit.

A dad joyously flips a buttermilk pancake while his kid watches with a smile.
May 13, 2024
Tips For Making Krusteaz® Pancakes

Learn how to make perfect pancakes with our mixes.

A dad pours water into a green mixing bowl while his daughter watches.
May 10, 2024
How To Use Krusteaz® Gluten Free All Purpose Flour

Our gluten free flour simplifies the baking process.

A white mixing bowl full of batter sits next to a waffle maker on a kitchen counter.
May 6, 2024
Getting Started With Krusteaz® Mixes

Roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and start baking.

A father and his two daughters having fun in the kitchen and baking together.
April 26, 2024
Tips For Using Gluten Free Baking Mixes

Learn essential tips for mastering gluten free baking.

Hands whisking Belgian Waffle batter in a mixing bowl.
January 10, 2024
A Krusteaz® Guide To Baking Substitutes

We’ve made a list of savvy (yet simple) ingredient swaps.

A Belgian Waffle topped with fresh blueberries, oranges, blackberries, and syrup on a blue plate.
August 11, 2023
How To Make Waffles From Pancake Mix

Because sometimes, you just want waffles.