Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast Perfecting Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring Zoë François
Apr 28, 2025
Join bestselling cookbook author and TV host Zoë François as she dives into the rich legacy of chocolate chip cookies, sharing her hands-on testing for her latest book, 'Zoe Bakes Cookies.' Discover her intriguing family ties to this classic treat and hear expert tips on the best chocolate to use for the perfect bake. The conversation takes a fun twist as they explore the challenges of baking cookies in space and tackle listener questions. Plus, playful debates about warm cookies reveal surprising preferences!
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Zoe's Family Cookie Legacy
- Zoe François shares her family cookie recipes that traced back to her great-great-grandmother baking during the Russian Revolution.
- Cookies played a vital role in her family's survival and immigration story.
Use Scale and Oven Thermometer
- Always weigh your flour with a scale to ensure consistent cookie texture and size.
- Ovens can be inconsistent; use an oven thermometer to monitor accurate baking temperatures.
Oven Temperature Affects Cookie Spread
- A too hot oven makes cookies seize up quickly and stay thick, while a too low oven causes excessive spreading.
- This challenges the common belief about baking temperature and cookie spread.