Ring in the new year with an exciting new issue of Bake from Scratch. Join Brian Hart Hoffman as he explores Japan, bringing you all the delicious foods and flavors that the country has to offer, including variations on Japanese breads, or pan, fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes, Baked Cheese Tarts from Hokkaido, and more. We also welcome Erin Jeanne McDowell as our newest contributing editor for 2026, and Rose Levy Berenbaum returns to celebrate her second year as a contributing editor. We also introduce fun new columns and departments, like the Cookie of the Month, which features an exclusive cookie recipe for each month of the year. From Banana Frangipane Loaf Cake to Lemon Bars and beyond, this collection of recipes is sure to help you start off 2026 with a bang.
