Her first rule? Gore says that it's vital to know what type of yeast you're using. The two most common types you’ll find are active dry and instant. Instant requires a bit less time and effort: You ...

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, ...

Yeast is a key ingredient in many baked goods. Everything from freshly baked bread and soft pretzels to cinnamon rolls and doughnuts relies on yeast for proper rise in the oven. But when it comes to ...

If you’ve always skipped baking recipes that call for yeast because you’re intimidated by the ingredient—you’re not alone. At first glance, it can seem like a complicated, finicky ingredient. While it ...