Humble yeast is one of those ingredients that you forget about until you're halfway through making incredible challah bread and you realize you're all out. This tiny-but-mighty organism is the ...

Every form of baking, whether savory or sweet, can be incredibly fulfilling. Baking a batch of colorful cupcakes allows you to get creative in the kitchen, while putting together luscious cinnamon ...

One of the most common baking questions I get is what to do when a recipe calls for instant yeast, but all you have is active dry. Just how different are they, and does it even matter which kind you ...

This simple test lets you know if your yeast is still good. Few things are as wonderful as homemade bread. Crusty loaves elevate the humble sandwich, while fluffy dinner rolls prove irresistible on ...

Whether you’ve been dreaming about making your own pretzel buns or are already a bread-baking pro, there’s one thing these delicious, carb-y recipes have in common: yeast. But take one glance at the ...

Baking with yeast can be an interesting process because you can make a wide range of food items, including tasty breads, rolls, cookies, pizza bases, pastries and much more. Yeast is often used in the ...

If you're new to making delicious breads at home, you may quickly realize that it's an art that can require lots of patience, TLC, and yeast. The world of yeast may be a bit confusing at first, and ...

I’ve always been a quick-bread kind of girl. You know, the pumpkin bread or banana bread variety, and all those loaves that rely on baking powder or baking soda to rise. And it isn’t because of the ...

Mention making homemade bread to a baking novice and you may see a look of fear. It usually comes down to one word: yeast. That fear can be overcome by learning a few basics. The most common reason ...