With more interest in home-baked bread than ever before. And that means a lot of people are making friends with yeast for the first time. I am a professor of hospitality management and a former chef, ...

A cake that won't rise, flat muffins or brioche dough that won't rise... Sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. And often, the culprit hides in a discreet little sachet at the back of the cupboard: ...

Baking bread at home can be intimidating for beginners. Follow these bread baking tips if you want to make flavorful and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a bread-making beginner, you might not be aware of just how many types of yeast there are to choose from. To become a baking pro, ...

Active dry yeast is made up of dehydrated yeast granules. It needs to be proofed before using it in a recipe to reactivate the dehydrated yeast organisms. Storing active dry yeast in a cool, dry place ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) With more interest in ...