Begin with Butter

Hi, I’m Shani Whisonant, the Chief Butter Ambassador at Begin with Butter. BwB is a home for all bakers — the brand-new, the seasoned, and the ones who have struggled mightily. If you have ever cried over a stuck pound cake, watched six cookies melt into one, or just want baking to feel fun again, welcome!

Here you'll find approachable mini-lessons and honest stories, from Baking 101 basics to classic pound cakes, cookies, breads, pies, and glazes. I share the ingredient science in plain language, the techniques that work, and the hard-earned lessons from my own Culinary School of Hard Knocks. 😂

Whether you are just learning to use a mixer or leveling up your skills, this is your place to grow. Whether baking is your Sunday ritual, your creative outlet, or your way to love on your people, you will feel at home here.

So grab your apron and subscribe. We'll laugh together, learn together, and before you know it, you'll turn “I can’t bake” into “OMG look what I made.”