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.


November 13, 2024
Celebrate Fall With Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Mixes
June 14, 2024
Taste the Seasons With Our Seasonal Fruit Guide

Your guide to baking with fresh fruit.

Four Krusteaz buttermilk pancakes cook on a griddle, each with different toppings, like chocolate chips, raspberries, blueberries, and almond slices.
September 27, 2022
The Perfect Pancake: a Step-By-Step Guide

Learn how to make perfect pancakes with our mixes.

Sugar cookies with chocolate frosting
June 23, 2021
How to Decorate Holiday Cookies

Tis the season for festive treats.

A happy kid squeezes buttermilk pancake batter onto a griddle.
June 23, 2021
How to Make Pancake Art

Add a little artistry to your pancakes.

Hands transferring Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake batter into a baking dish
June 23, 2021
The Best Pans to Use for Baking

Learn about the essential pans every baker should own.

A blue charcuterie board filled with Krusteaz buttermilk pancakes, slice fruit, nuts, and other fun toppings.
June 23, 2021
How to Make a Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Perfect for brunch or just because.

A woman in the kitchen smiling as she prepares Meyer Lemon Bar batter with a whisk and mixing bowl.
June 23, 2021
Tips for Making Krusteaz® Muffins

Everything you need to know about baking muffins.

A father and his two daughters having fun in the kitchen and baking together.
June 23, 2021
Tips for Using Gluten Free Baking Mixes

Learn essential tips for mastering gluten free baking.

Woman and child having fun in the kitchen baking muffins.
June 23, 2021
5 Ways to Jazz Up Muffin Mix

Make muffins that are uniquely you.

A person mixes Krusteaz cornbread mix in a green mixing bowl.
June 23, 2021
Tips for Making Krusteaz® Cornbread

The unsung hero of simple, satisfying side dishes.

A dad pours water into a green mixing bowl while his daughter watches.
June 23, 2021
How to Use Krusteaz® Gluten Free All Purpose Flour

Our gluten free flour simplifies the baking process.

A person mixes cheese and chives into cornbread batter.
June 23, 2021
How to Spice Up Krusteaz® Cornbread

Make cornbread that’s anything but ordinary.

A Belgian Waffle topped with fresh blueberries, oranges, blackberries, and syrup on a blue plate.
June 23, 2021
How to Make Waffles from Pancake Mix

Because sometimes, you just want waffles.

A white mixing bowl full of batter sits next to a waffle maker on a kitchen counter.
June 23, 2021
Getting Started with Krusteaz® Mixes

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

Hands whisking Belgian Waffle batter in a mixing bowl.
June 23, 2021
A Krusteaz® Guide to Baking Substitutes

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

A woman pours water into a mixing bowl while using a whisk to stir the batter.
June 23, 2021
The Best Egg Substitutions for Baking

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

A person uses an ice cream scoop to place buttermilk pancake mix on a hot griddle.
June 22, 2021
Should You Spoon, Pour, or Scoop Your Pancake Mix

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

Child taking a bite of a Krusteaz Wild Blueberry muffin
June 22, 2021
How to Mail Muffins, Cookies, and Other Baked Goods

Send a sweet treat to someone special.

A dad checks on a buttermilk pancake on the griddle while his kid watches.
June 22, 2021
10 Easy Ingredients to Add to Pancake Mix

From chocolate chips to bacon, and even zucchini!

A smiling kid pours syrup on a stack of Krusteaz buttermilk pancakes while sitting at the table with his dad.
June 22, 2021
5 Ways to Use Pancake Mix

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

A dad joyously flips a buttermilk pancake while his kid watches with a smile.
June 22, 2021
Tips for Making Krusteaz® Pancakes

Learn how to make perfect pancakes with our mixes.