If you've just started a new baking project and are all out of active yeast, but did find some instant dry yeast, don't fret.

Senior Food Editor and baking expert Making Gore details her 5 golden rules of yeast for successful baking every time.

Yeast and baking powder are both commonly used to get a good rise from pizza dough, but which one works best? Here's what an ...

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

Inspired by conversations on the Food52 Hotline, we’re sharing tips and tricks that make navigating all of our kitchens easier and more fun. Nutritional yeast: The name sounds healthy and ...

Shortages of dry yeast have been a consistent complaint since business shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have kept most Americans eating in—and hoarding many dry and canned goods to prepare.

SIMPLE YEAST ROLLS. 1 pkg. active dry yeast. 1/3 cup sugar, divided. 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup butter, softened. 1/4 cup shortening. 1/2 cup boiling water.

Let stand until completely dry. Place remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a plastic bag, add ginger and shake so it is thoroughly covered with sugar. Return to rack and let stand again until it is ...

Yeast, baking powder and spiral hams were big hits in America's shopping carts last week. As the country settles in — possibly for the long haul — under stay-at-home orders, ...