Jessica Badalana

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast

Episode Appearances

Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast · May 18, 2026

This Loaf Changed American Bread, with Chad Robertson

“Co-host; contributed to Big Book of Bread; provides technical baking expertise and contrarian perspectives on sourdough trends”

High-hydration sourdough fermentation techniquesLong cold fermentation for flavor developmentLevain/pre-ferment methodology and benefits

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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast · May 4, 2026

We're in Our Croissant Era, with the Baking School's Elisabeth Berthasavage

“Co-host of Things Bakers Know podcast; provides opinions on croissant trends and twice-baked pastry innovations”

Laminated dough techniques and butter folding methodsTemperature control for croissant fermentation and proofingFlour selection: ash content, protein content, and American vs. European standards

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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast · Apr 27, 2026

Talking Tortillas, with Pati Jinich

“Co-host sharing personal tortilla experiences and baking plans; shared burrito stump opinion segment”

Nixtamalization process and corn nutritionFresh vs. store-bought tortilla quality differencesCorn tortilla home baking technique and troubleshooting

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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast · Apr 20, 2026

Fudgy vs. Cakey: A Deep Dive on Brownies with David Lebovitz

“Co-host discussing brownie science, test kitchen findings, and sharing personal baking preferences in Jess Opinions segment”

Fudgy vs. Cakey Brownie Texture ControlCocoa Powder Types and Selection (Natural, Dutch Process, Black)Butter vs. Oil in Brownie Recipes

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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast · Apr 13, 2026

Vanilla: Boring or the Best? with Claire Saffitz

“Co-host discussing vanilla applications, gifting strategies, and personal baking projects”

Vanilla production and supply chain (Madagascar, Tahiti, Mexico, Uganda, Ecuador, Hawaii)Hand pollination requirement for vanilla orchids and historical discovery by Edmund AlbiusVanilla curing and drying process affecting final product characteristics

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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast · Mar 30, 2026

Everyone Loves Focaccia, featuring Samin Nosrat

“Co-host discussing focaccia trends, testing processes, and sharing personal baking preferences and opinions”

Focaccia bread baking techniques and recipesHigh-hydration dough formulation and baker's mathStretch-and-fold fermentation methods

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Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast · Mar 23, 2026

Cracking the Cheesecake Code, featuring Carla Hall

“Co-host of Things Bakers Know podcast; provides technical baking expertise and curmudgeonly cheesecake critique”

Cheesecake baking techniques and troubleshootingWater bath baking method for custard-based dessertsBasque cheesecake history and technique

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