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Yellow Cake

Use a simple yellow cake as the foundation for extraordinary desserts.

  • Original4/1/2013
  • MBAK101
Pâte Brisée

Master pâte brisée, one of the most versatile fundamentals in the baker’s arsenal.

  • Original4/1/2013
  • MBAK102
Cheesecake

Learn how to make a variety of cheesecakes and achieve perfect results every time.

  • Original4/1/2013
  • MBAK103
Pound Cake

View Martha’s pound cake variations, from the traditional to one inspired by her travels in Asia.

  • Original4/1/2013
  • MBAK104
Puff Pastry

Apply a little elbow grease to make delicate, buttery puff pastry in your own kitchen.

  • Original5/1/2013
  • MBAK105
Angel Food Cake

Follow along as Martha shares tips and tricks for making light-as-air angel food cake.

  • Original5/1/2013
  • MBAK106
Devil’s Food Cake

Discover Martha’s sinfully good adaptations for devil’s food cake.

  • Original5/1/2013
  • MBAK107
Pâte à Choux

See how easy it is to make pâte à choux, the basis for cream puffs and éclairs.

  • Original5/1/2013
  • MBAK108
Meringue

Join Martha as she shares the secrets to foolproof meringue.

  • Original5/1/2013
  • MBAK109
Pâte Sucrée

Create elegant desserts based on the classic sweet pastry crust.

  • Original6/1/2013
  • MBAK110
Yeast Dough

Welcome Martha’s expert tips and tricks for making a tasty and versatile yeast dough.

  • Original6/1/2013
  • MBAK111
Biscuits and Scones

Start the day with easy-to-make buttermilk biscuits, angel biscuits or cream scones.

  • Original6/1/2013
  • MBAK112
Muffins and Popovers

Make breakfasts and brunches memorable with homemade muffins or popovers.

  • Original6/1/2013
  • MBAK113
Coffee Cakes

Watch as Martha demonstrates four indispensable coffee cake recipes.

  • Original10/5/2013
  • MBAK201
Shortbread

See why deliciously dense shortbread is easier to make than you might think.

  • Original10/12/2013
  • MBAK202
Brioche

Learn to make light and airy brioche and three variations, as well as Martha’s French toast.

  • Original10/19/2013
  • MBAK203
Cookies

Create a variety of cookies, including delectable brown sugar chocolate chip.

  • Original10/26/2013
  • MBAK204
Custards

Create tempting custard desserts using Martha’s variations.

  • Original11/2/2013
  • MBAK205
Croissants

Make a classic crispy, light, flaky croissant, the perfect way to start the day.

  • Original11/9/2013
  • MBAK206
Special Breads

Learn Martha’s secrets for making Irish soda bread, olive and cheese loaf and Sally Lunn bread.

  • Original11/16/2013
  • MBAK207
Tuiles

Learn how to make five tuile variations, beginning with a basic batter.

  • Original11/23/2013
  • MBAK208
Basic Breads

Welcome Martha’s expert tips and tricks for making basic breads at home.

  • Original11/30/2013
  • MBAK209
Focaccia and Pizza

Find out how easy it is to make pizza and focaccia at home.

  • Original12/7/2013
  • MBAK210
Cakes

Follow along as Martha shares her expertise on how to make three lovely celebration cakes.

  • Original12/14/2013
  • MBAK211
Tarts and Tartlets

Join Martha as she shares her secrets for making four kinds of tarts.

  • Original12/21/2013
  • MBAK212
Soufflés

Learn the art of the soufflé and make five variations.

  • Original12/28/2013
  • MBAK213
Cookies

Start your day with a healthy breakfast cookie and learn techniques to make simple cookies special.

  • Original4/3/2014
  • MBAK312
Old-Fashioned Fruit Desserts

Take advantage of fruit at its peak to make a cobbler, crisp, buckle and brown betty.

  • Original4/5/2014
  • MBAK301
Breakfast

Start the day with breakfast specials: Dutch baby, French toast, quiche or strata.

  • Original4/12/2014
  • MBAK302
Bar Cookies

Join Martha for four mouth-watering recipes sure to be a hit at the next bake sale.

  • Original4/19/2014
  • MBAK303
Puddings

Learn to make a Kris Kringle, baked chocolate custard and steamed cranberry and airy lemon puddings.

  • Original4/26/2014
  • MBAK304
French Classics

Learn to make four French classics: macarons, Paris-Brest, madeleines and Breton butter cake.

  • Original5/3/2014
  • MBAK305
Pies

Hone pie-making skills to create peach crumble, key lime and a decadent coconut cream.

  • Original5/10/2014
  • MBAK306
Crackers & Flatbreads

Produce beautiful flatbreads and irresistible, easy-to-make crackers.

  • Original5/17/2014
  • MBAK307
Cupcakes

Enjoy four cupcake recipes: blueberry swirl, lemon meringue, red velvet, and one-bite double diablo.

  • Original5/24/2014
  • MBAK308
Holiday Breads

Create extraordinary holiday breads: Italian panettone, German stollen and braided Easter bread.

  • Original5/31/2014
  • MBAK309
Chocolate

Put chocolate to use in baked Alaska, cake with a warm center, and cream pie with whipped topping.

  • Original6/7/2014
  • MBAK310
Citrus

See how to use citrus in chiffon cake, Shaker lemon pie, lime squares and an upside-down cake.

  • Original1/10/2015
  • MBAK401
Northeast

Join Martha as she shares four mouthwatering regional favorites from the Northeast.

  • Original1/17/2015
  • MBAK402
Pumpkin

Discover how Martha incorporates pumpkin into pies, cheesecake and bread.

  • Original1/24/2015
  • MBAK403
Nuts

See how Martha uses almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, walnuts and pecans to create desserts.

  • Original1/31/2015
  • MBAK404
Caramel

Learn everything you need to know about making caramel with four irresistible recipes.

  • Original2/7/2015
  • MBAK405
Fruit Desserts

Welcome Martha’s expert tips for baking delicious fruit desserts.

  • Original2/14/2015
  • MBAK406
Phyllo

Learn everything you need to know about baking with phyllo, as Martha shares some of her favorites.

  • Original2/21/2015
  • MBAK407
Spiked

Learn how Martha spikes four favorite desserts for an incomparable depth of flavor.

  • Original2/28/2015
  • MBAK408
Southern

Focus on banana cream pie, coconut cake, spoon bread and pecan tassies.

  • Original3/7/2015
  • MBAK409
Bundt Cakes

Join Martha as she shares four of her favorite bundt cakes.

  • Original4/3/2015
  • MBAK311
Muffins

Kick start your morning with one of Martha’s five fantastic muffin recipes.

  • Original4/3/2015
  • MBAK313
Never Enough Chocolate

Calling all chocolate lovers! Learn Martha’s techniques for preparing standout chocolate desserts.

  • Original10/3/2015
  • MBAK501
Danish

Prepare the perfect dough to create spectacular Danish pastry at home.

  • Original10/10/2015
  • MBAK502
Pulled Doughs

Get expert tips for recipes that involve pulling dough, such as pizza, pretzel and strudel.

  • Original10/17/2015
  • MBAK503
Celebration Cakes

Learn to create three easy, homemade celebration layer cakes.

  • Original10/24/2015
  • MBAK504
Bake It Dark

Join Martha for culinary tricks to coax the utmost flavor from all your baked goods.

  • Original10/31/2015
  • MBAK505
Coconut

Let Martha transport you to the tropics with four coconut-themed desserts.

  • Original11/7/2015
  • MBAK506
Coffee

Get your caffeine fix as Martha makes four exceptional coffee-flavored desserts.

  • Original11/14/2015
  • MBAK507
Green Tea

Create four remarkably tasty desserts that feature the antioxidant-rich green tea.

  • Original11/21/2015
  • MBAK508
Extraordinary Fruits

Learn how-tos for passion fruit soufflé, mango upside-down cake and other fruity delights.

  • Original11/28/2015
  • MBAK509
Fruit Curds

Learn an innovative technique for preparing fruit curds for a tart, cupcakes and genoise.

  • Original4/9/2016
  • MBAK601
Homemade Doughnuts

Attention doughnut lovers! Learn to make raspberry filled doughnuts, apple fritters and beignets.

  • Original4/16/2016
  • MBAK602
Chocolate Ganache

Learn how to incorporate ganache, a two-ingredient wonder, into three rich, delicious desserts.

  • Original4/23/2016
  • MBAK603
Sponge Cake

Learn to use Martha’s favorite sponge cake in a jellyroll, caramel buttercream cake and ladyfingers.

  • Original4/30/2016
  • MBAK604
Frangipane

See how Martha incorporates frangipane into Bostock, bakewell and apricot tarts and a coffee cake.

  • Original5/7/2016
  • MBAK605
White Bread

Learn how to make dough inspired by Japanese milk bread to create springy-textured breads and rolls.

  • Original5/14/2016
  • MBAK606
Never Enough Cookies

Learn to make the perfect cookie for every occasion, choosing from four fantastic varieties.

  • Original5/28/2016
  • MBAK607
Pizza Dough

Learn all the techniques necessary to make pizzeria classics at home.

  • Original5/28/2016
  • MBAK608
One-Bowl Desserts

Don’t want to create a mess in the kitchen? Look no further than Martha’s four one-bowl desserts.

  • Original6/18/2016
  • MBAK609
Layered Yeast Dough

Join Martha as she shares tips for three classics: kouign-amann, cinnamon-sugar knots, and snails.

  • Original6/25/2016
  • MBAK610
Pastry Cream

Use pastry cream in a cherry tart, cream puffs and a Polish dessert of mousseline in puff pastry.

  • Original7/2/2016
  • MBAK611
French Meringue

Make show-stopping pavlovas, chocolate dacquoise cake and light-as-air angel food cake.

  • Original7/9/2016
  • MBAK612
Press-In Crusts

Join Martha as she makes a classic cheesecake, chocolate cream tart and Atlantic Beach tart.

  • Original7/16/2016
  • MBAK613
Classic New England

Maple, cranberries, Boston cream pie cupcakes and blueberries all have what in common? New England!

  • Original10/8/2016
  • MBAK701
Mid-Atlantic

Learn about four regional favorites: peach cake, Kaiser rolls, crumb cake and black & white cookies.

  • Original10/15/2016
  • MBAK702
Midwest

Regional classics meant for sharing: cherry pie, gooey butter cake, kransekake and navy bean pie.

  • Original10/22/2016
  • MBAK703
Northwest

Join Martha as she shares four regional favorites using blackberries, figs, potatoes and hazelnuts.

  • Original10/29/2016
  • MBAK704
Southern Classics

Three of Martha’s favorite Southern classics: hummingbird cake, sweet potato pie and hot milk cake.

  • Original11/5/2016
  • MBAK705
New England

Recipes deeply rooted in tradition: apple pie, brown bread, lemon-blueberry tart and hermit bars.

  • Original11/12/2016
  • MBAK706
Gulf

Quintessentially Southern: caramel cake, Mississippi mud tart, Lane cake and cheese straws.

  • Original11/19/2016
  • MBAK707
Pennsylvania Dutch

Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, including Montgomery pie, whoopie pies and apple dumplings.

  • Original11/24/2016
  • MBAK708
South Atlantic

Enjoy these regional desserts: Virginia peanut pie, Lady Baltimore cake and strawberry shortcake.

  • Original12/3/2016
  • MBAK709
West

From layer cake to upside-down cake, Martha shares four favorite recipes.

  • Original12/10/2016
  • MBAK710
Southwest

From flan to tres leches cake, learn treasured recipes from one of the oldest cuisines in the U.S.

  • Original12/17/2016
  • MBAK711
South

See showstoppers from the South: buttermilk pie, bourbon bread pudding and heavenly carrot cake.

  • Original12/24/2016
  • MBAK712
Great Lakes

Make impressively simple regional favorites: Belgian rice pie, blitz torte and sugar cream pie.

  • Original12/31/2016
  • MBAK713
Updated Classics Improve three favorite desserts by replacing the usual ingredients with more wholesome substitutes.
  • Original10/7/2017
  • MBAK801
Coffee Shop Favorites Learn how to make three coffee shop favorites even better using more healthful ingredients.
  • Original10/14/2017
  • MBAK802
For the Cookie Jar Update three cookie favorites with more wholesome pantry ingredients.
  • Original10/21/2017
  • MBAK803
Alternative Crusts Join Martha as she shares nutritious and healthier crust alternatives for pies and tarts.
  • Original10/28/2017
  • MBAK804
Flour Power Explore the power of flour with options beyond the white variety.
  • Original11/4/2017
  • MBAK805
Seeded Use the crunch and flavor of seeds to create culinary magic in a wide variety of baked goods.
  • Original11/11/2017
  • MBAK806
Yeasted Breakfast Favorites Learn Martha’s culinary tricks of the trade in three breakfast favorites.
  • Original11/18/2017
  • MBAK807
Better (For You) Bake Sale Create sure-fire bake sale hits with wholesome ingredients that will satisfy parents and kids alike.
  • Original11/25/2017
  • MBAK808
Bakery-Style Cookies Learn how to make bakery-style cookies using better-for-you, delicious ingredients.
  • Original12/2/2017
  • MBAK809
Naturally Gluten-Free Join Martha as she creates three enticing desserts that just happen to be naturally gluten-free.
  • Original12/9/2017
  • MBAK810
Breads & Rolls Transform time-tested bread recipes using alternative flours.
  • Original12/16/2017
  • MBAK811
Rethinking Cake See how Martha transforms three vintage cake recipes with healthful updates.
  • Original12/23/2017
  • MBAK812
Wholesome Breakfast Bake wholesome treats that will encourage everyone never to skip breakfast again.
  • Original12/30/2017
  • MBAK813
Scandinavian Cookies Learn to make three traditional favorites: Danish butter cookies, muskotsnittar and Finnish stars.
  • Original2/3/2018
  • MBAK901
Cookies of Australia & New Zealand Enjoy Down Under treats: ginger biscuits, and chocolate mint sandwich and melting moment cookies.
  • Original2/10/2018
  • MBAK902
North American Cookies Get updates to three classics: maple cream sandwich, chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies.
  • Original2/17/2018
  • MBAK903
Cookies of Austria, Germany & Switzerland Learn to bake anise-flavored chrabeli, jam-filled linzer cookies and pfeffernusse.
  • Original2/24/2018
  • MBAK904
Latin American Cookies Relish three iconic Latin-American confections: polvorones, casadinhos and champurradas.
  • Original3/3/2018
  • MBAK905
Eastern European Cookies Savor treasured recipes passed down through generations, including a family favorite of Martha’s.
  • Original3/10/2018
  • MBAK906
Italian Cookies Savor three of Martha’s Italian favorites: baci di dama, cantucci, and brutti ma buoni.
  • Original3/17/2018
  • MBAK907
Cookies of Great Britain Join Martha for three classic “biscuits”: English shortbread, Welsh bakestones and Celtic knots.
  • Original3/24/2018
  • MBAK908
Middle Eastern Cookies Explore alluring and exotic ma’amoul, Iranian rice cookies and tahini cookies.
  • Original3/31/2018
  • MBAK909
Cookies of Greece Create the authentic flavors of Greece in baklava, kourabiedes and paximadia.
  • Original4/7/2018
  • MBAK910
Cookies of the Netherlands Learn how three famous cookies—speculaas, stroopwafels and arnhemse meisjes—got their unusual names.
  • Original4/14/2018
  • MBAK911
Classic Italian Cookies Savor three cookies that signify la dolce vita: buccellati, pizzelle and zaleti.
  • Original4/21/2018
  • MBAK912
French Cookies Use time-tested techniques in the renowned papillons, French meringues and sables Bretons.
  • Original4/28/2018
  • MBAK913
Adorned Cakes Learn techniques to transform one basic recipe into three stunning celebration cakes.
  • Original7/7/2018
  • MBAK1001
Perfect Pate a Choux Learn to make this magical dough that's the foundation for three spectacular filled desserts.
  • Original7/14/2018
  • MBAK1002
Decorative Breads Take your bread-baking skills to the next level to make three boulangerie-quality breads.
  • Original7/21/2018
  • MBAK1003
Elegant Cookies Join Martha for three recipes that turn the humble cookie into an art form.
  • Original7/28/2018
  • MBAK1004
Magnificent Meringues Learn the foundation for three different meringue-based desserts.
  • Original8/4/2018
  • MBAK1005
Breakfast Pastries Join Martha to make an easy-to-prepare sweet-yeasted dough in three addictive recipes.
  • Original8/11/2018
  • MBAK1006
Fanciful Tarts Learn time-tested tips and techniques for creating showstopping tarts.
  • Original8/18/2018
  • MBAK1007
Impressive Chocolate Desserts Bake three recipes to satisfy every chocoholic’s cravings.
  • Original8/25/2018
  • MBAK1008
Dried Fruit See Martha’s best techniques for drying fruit so she can bake with it all year long.
  • Original1/5/2019
  • MBAK1101
Apples Dive into the world of heirloom apples as Martha prepares apple pie and caramel apple cake.
  • Original1/12/2019
  • MBAK1102
Cultured Dairy Learn how buttermilk, yogurt and sour cream can magically enhance desserts.
  • Original1/19/2019
  • MBAK1103
Lemons Learn how to grow citrus and add it to recipes like coffee cake and Martha’s lemon cheese pizza.
  • Original1/26/2019
  • MBAK1104