The King Arthur Flour Company is here to those in need of baking guidance. Beginning in March, residents of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania can learn how to achieve the perfect pie crust, decorate cookies like a pro and bake the best yeast breads all for free from the experts at King Arthur, America's oldest flour company, founded in 1790.

Sweet & Savory Yeast Breads and Festive Cookies & Pies are each two-hour classes that will offer tips and tricks for the home baker. Free recipes, samples and time to ‘talk baking' with the King Arthur staff, along with baking-related door prizes, will also be made available.

No registration is required. Check the schedule below to see when King Arthur will be in your area. For more information visit the King Arthur website or call 800.827.6836.

For more advice on baking, check out Foodtalk, where Denise Shoukas discusses the successes and mishaps experienced on her Quest to Make a Good Loaf of Bread.  

Wednesday, March 18

Melville, NY
Hilton Long Island/Huntington
598 Broadhollow Rd.
12 p.m.: Sweet & Savory Yeast Breads
7 p.m.: Festive Cookies & Pies

Thursday, March 19

Randolph, NJ
Meadow Wood Manor
461 Route 10 E.
12 p.m.: Sweet & Savory Yeast Breads
7 p.m.: Festive Cookies & Pies

Friday, March 20

Malvern, PA
The Farmhouse at the People's Light Theatre
39 Conestoga Rd.
12 p.m.: Sweet & Savory Yeast Breads
7 p.m.: Festive Cookies & Pies

Saturday, March 21

Cherry Hill, NJ
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2349 W. Marlton Pike
11 a.m.: Sweet & Savory Yeast Breads
3 p.m.: Festive Cookies & Pies

-Nicole Potenza Denis