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, ...

Ask most home bakers what yeast does, and you'll probably hear that it makes bread rise. That's like saying a computer lets you type — it's true, but it's also a lot more than that. Yeast is a living ...

This simple test lets you know if your yeast is still good. Few things are as wonderful as homemade bread. Crusty loaves elevate the humble sandwich, while fluffy dinner rolls prove irresistible on ...

How is yeast made? Learn how to make your starter with fermented dough to produce bread with a lower glycemic index and kinder to gluten sensitivities. Creating your own yeast to fulfill your baking ...