Raise your hand if you’ve ever hovered over a bowl of bread dough, waiting for it to rise. Those final hours before baking—the proofing step—can make or break your yeast bread recipes. Underproofed ...

A white ramekin of granulated yeast is next to a silver spoon also containing yeast. - Jayk7/Getty Images If you're preparing to make bread or any other baked good requiring yeast, such as the classic ...

If you're short on time but you love fresh bread, frozen, uncooked rolls are your best friend. Rather than spending time mixing ingredients and kneading dough, all you have to do is grab a few frozen ...

Active dry yeast is made up of dehydrated yeast granules. It needs to be proofed before using it in a recipe to reactivate the dehydrated yeast organisms. Storing active dry yeast in a cool, dry place ...

Every form of baking, whether savory or sweet, can be incredibly fulfilling. Baking a batch of colorful cupcakes allows you to get creative in the kitchen, while putting together luscious cinnamon ...