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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The pressure was high during Bread Week as the bakers vied for a Paul Hollywood handshake after making a variety of, well, bread. The signature challenge asked bakers to make a batch of monkey bread, ...