Knead To Know Baking Entertainment

This week we hit 100 episodes of Knead to Know — and to celebrate, Gemma and Ami spin the Whisk & Win wheel for honest baking confessions, the messiest fails, and the hot takes you didn’t know you needed. From cupcake rage to cookie disasters and Britain’s fanciest loaf, it’s 100 episodes of sweet chaos. 🎧 Highlights Include: * Why chocolate sometimes ruins dessert * The cupcake debate: too much frosting? * Bakery perfumes & the Gen Z scent trend * Kitchen superpowers you didn’t know you had 📩 Sponsor inquiries: Email kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com [kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com] Subject: “K2K Sponsor” 👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Each week, they serve up the latest in baking trends, fails, funny stories, and honest takes — all from inside the Bold Baking world. 📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK Founded by Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the first-ever streaming network just for bakers. It’s where bold recipes, diverse voices, and nonstop baking inspiration meet — helping everyone bake with confidence, anytime, anywhere. Follow the hosts: • Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford [https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford] • Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami [https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami]

Summer’s heating up and Knead to Know is diving into baking with kids, parenting snack styles, and why Gen Z & Gen Alpha are OBSESSED with the kitchen. Gemma and Ami share honest stories, practical baking tips, and ideas that’ll keep little hands busy all summer long — from decorating cookies to whipping cream like a pro. 🧁 In This Episode: * 🍪 The viral TikTok cookie challenge (and Gemma’s son, George’s, response!) * 🥨 Are you a Snack Mom or an Ingredient Mom? * 🧁 Best recipes for baking with toddlers, tweens & teens * 🎓 How baking boosts motor skills, literacy, and confidence * 📊 Surprising stats about Gen Z & Gen Alpha in the kitchen * 🧊 No-churn ice cream, microwave treats & easy bread projects * 🍕 Pizza pockets, puff pastry hacks, and the joy of jam scraps * 🎨 Downloadable Bigger Bolder Baking coloring recipe pages! 🔗 Featured Recipes & Tools: * 🍨 No-Churn Ice Creams [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-ice-cream/] * 🍕 15-Minute No-Yeast Pizza Dough [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/no-yeast-pizza-dough-recipe/] * 🍦 Microwave Mug Treats [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/gemmas-mug-meals/] * 🎨 Printable Kids Activity Pages [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/kids-baking-activities-worksheet/] 📣 Shoutout to Young Baker Lila Smethurst! Follow her inspiring baking journey on Instagram: 🔗 @lila_s_butterbomb_bakery [https://www.instagram.com/lila_s_butterbomb_bakery] 📩 Interested in sponsoring the show? Email: kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com Subject: “K2K Sponsor” 🧑‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Each week, they mix hot trends, fun fails, helpful hacks, and sweet stories—all with a Bold Baking twist. 📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK Led by Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first streaming network for bakers. With 24/7 shows and creators from around the world, it’s where anyone can bake with confidence—anytime, anywhere.

Things get messy, creamy, crispy, and a little chaotic on this week’s Knead to Know. Gemma and Ami dive into a round of unexpected taste tests—from viral dessert combos to savory waffle experiments and a peanut butter brand that just might break your snack routine forever. They try: 🧇 Something that definitely shouldn’t go in a waffle maker. 🍷 A combo that has TikTok divided. 🥜 A spoonful of something surprisingly addictive. 🍩 And a donut lineup that sparks serious nostalgia. What worked, what failed, and what got chili on a cookie? You’ll have to listen. 🔗 FEATURED LINKS • Nerdy Nuts: https://www.instagram.com/nerdy_nuts [https://www.instagram.com/nerdy_nuts] • Bigger Bolder Baking’s Homemade Graham Crackers: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-graham-crackers [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-graham-crackers] • TikTok “Can It Waffle?” by Joseph Hall: Search @jhalltheteacher • Sidecar Donuts: https://www.sidecardoughnuts.com [https://www.sidecardoughnuts.com/] 📩 Interested in sponsoring the show? Email: kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com [kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com] Subject: “K2K Sponsor” 👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla, Culinary Director of Bigger Bolder Baking. Every week, they mix trends, how-tos, fails, and baking joy with a bold twist. 📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK Co-founded by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first baking-dedicated streaming network, designed to help bakers of all backgrounds bake with confidence — 24/7, anywhere. Follow the hosts: • Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford [https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford] • Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami [https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami]

In this Knead to Know Hotline Special, we’re revisiting your best baking questions — from chocolate that won’t melt to DIY vanilla extract, fruit substitutions in mochi, and egg swaps for waffles. Whether you're new to baking or in need of a rescue, this episode has solutions you knead to hear. 💬 What You'll Learn: * Why candy bars don’t melt properly [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/bold-baking-basics/] * How to fix chocolate that seizes [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/bold-baking-basics/] * Fruit swaps for mango butter mochi [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/mango-butter-mochi-recipe] * How to make vanilla extract at home [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/] * Best egg substitutes for waffles [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/bold-baking-basics/] 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: • Apple Podcasts [http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod] • Spotify [http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot] • Amazon Music [http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn] • iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/] 📩 Sponsor inquiries: Email kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com [kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com] Subject: “K2K Sponsor” 👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla, Culinary Director of Bigger Bolder Baking. Every week, they mix trends, how-tos, fails, and baking joy with a bold twist. 📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK Co-founded by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first baking-dedicated streaming network, designed to help bakers of all backgrounds bake with confidence — 24/7, anywhere. Follow the hosts: • Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford [https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford] • Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami [https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami]

This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami explore the modern evolution of wedding cakes — think cheese wheels, faux tiers, and interactive dessert tables. Plus, they dive into the surprising history of National Donut Day, and welcome a charming guest: Gemma’s mom, Patricia Stafford! 💬 Episode Highlights: Free Donuts? The Military History of Donut Day How Gemma Made a $20 Wedding Cake [https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/easy-homemade-wedding-cake/] Cake Picnic with 1300 Cakes! [https://www.cakepicnictour.com/] Faux Cake Trends, Lambeth Piping & Cupcake Towers Baking in Ireland, wedding etiquette, and the ultimate frosting ratio Watch every episode on YouTube [https://youtu.be/FmkESdye4jo]! 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: • Apple Podcasts [http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod] • Spotify [http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot] • Amazon Music [http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn] • iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/] 📩 Sponsorship inquiries: Email kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com Subject: “K2K Sponsor” 👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla, Culinary Director of Bigger Bolder Baking. Every week, they serve up the latest baking trends, hilarious fails, guest interviews, and delicious ideas. 📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK The Bold Baking Network is the world’s first baking-dedicated streaming network. Co-founded by Chef Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, it’s home to the most diverse voices and videos in baking — from foundational techniques to bold, experimental treats. Watch anywhere. Bake anytime. Follow the hosts: • Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford [https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford] • Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami [https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami]