Not that I ever need an excuse to bake on the weekends, but as days get shorter and temperatures cooler, baking becomes my preferred method to stay warm and cozy. There are no time constraints, no urgent tasks to complete before sundown, and nothing to prepare for the next workday. I can devote my energy to baking projects that require a bit more thought and attention to detail, like any one of the following 12 recipes we’ve curated for fellow weekend bakers who aspire to create the perfect Napoleon, crusty sourdough, bakery-worthy chocolate babka, impossibly airy Japanese milk bread, or flawlessly layered millionaire’s shortbread. Trust us, you’re family, friends, and neighbors will thank you.
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