Whether you're making a loaf of bread or DIY-ing your own crust for pizza night, you need yeast to do the heavy lifting. And when we say lifting, we're being literal. Baker's yeast, known ...

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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 ...

If you’ve started baking with sourdough, you’ve probably heard about something called “sourdough discard.” But what exactly ...

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, ...

Dear Heloise: I love to make homemade bread, but sometimes I find that my yeast is past its expiration date. If it’s “outdated,” can I still use it, and how can I tell if it’s still good? — Lisa F., ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Don’t panic, you've haven't woken up back in 2020, at the heights of pandemic-era bread-making craze. Believe it or not, you can bake sourdough bread ...

Many bread recipes call for active dry yeast, but is it OK to substitute for instant yeast in a jam? | Lucy Lambriex/iStock via Getty Images/Royalty-free Serious bakers know that making bread is more ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever worked with yeast, you know it's a magical ingredient. You add this leavener to a recipe ...