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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article is part of the Basically Guide to Better Baking, a 10-week, 10-recipe series designed to help you become a cooler, smarter, more confident baker. Adding yeast to dough is a lot like ...

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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 ...

Yeast: It’s an essential ingredient for bread. After all, without it, your bread will be as flat as a pancake! Here’s a ...