The selection has never been greater, but choose wisely – some bottles contain a lot more sugar and calories than you might ...

Since yeast often comes in easy packets, you might be tempted to just toss it into your dough without activating it. Here's ...

As experiments go, recommended daily intakes meant constant hunger, massive bills and suffering fibre’s brutal grip on my mood... and bowels ...

You can also DIY your own easy pesticide spray by mixing one cup each of flat beer, Epsom salt, mouthwash and half a packet ...

Consumer Reports checks out the research to find out whether sourdough bread is good for you. Some claim it's healthier than conventional bread.

Expired Yeast First things first; check the date on your yeast packet. If it’s expired, there’s no way it’s going to foam. Fresh yeast is key. Water Temperature Warm water is critical for yeast ...

1½ cups warm water 1 packet active dry yeast 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3½ cups flour of any kind Baking soda bath (optional): ½ cup baking soda + 9 cups boiling water ...

My theory is the back of a bag of flour or yeast packet circa 1975. You wind up with a thin crust that’s light in the middle and crunchy on the ends. I make it the way I learned, which likely follows ...

Add your yeast packet and sugar. Stir together and let sit for about three to five minutes. After your yeast has bloomed, start combining all of your ingredients. Pour two tablespoons of olive oil and ...

Yeasts are a key ingredient in baking bread and fermenting many dishes, but as living things, they don't last forever. Here's ...