Yeast is a living, breathing organism that turns a bowl of flour, water, and salt into a flavorful, gorgeous loaf of homemade bread. There are two main types of yeast you'll find in the grocery ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you bake bread regularly, you've likely encountered both active dry yeast and instant yeast (or rapid-rise yeast) and wondered how they differ. Even if you're looking for baking tips for beginners, ...