Yeast is an essential ingredient in many breads, and understanding how it works will help you master flavors and textures in ...

"Yeast, baking soda, and baking powder are all leavening agents used in baking. Yeast reacts with sugar, causing it to ferment. The fermentation then results in the production of carbon dioxide.

Baking powder and baking soda were relative newcomers to baking. Before the turn of the 19th century, all leavening in baking was either by yeast or manually beating air into the dough or batter.

Q-Why do some bread recipes call for the addition of both yeast and baking powder as leavening? It seems that either one or the other should be sufficient. A-Occasionally, you may come across an ol… ...

Baking powder and baking soda are two of the most important ingredients on the baker’s shelf. The advent of these chemical leaveners — as opposed to relying on naturally occurring yeast or the ...

Want to up your pancake game? Or, perhaps you really want to wow some weekend houseguests. Whatever the reason, this secret ...

Get over your fear of baking with yeast with this easy recipe for cinnamon buns. THIS IMAGE IS NOT TO BE ARCHIVED.