Unlike diamonds, yeast doesn't last forever, and if you try baking with yeast that's gone off, you're going to have a bad ...

The yeast microbes had been asleep for more than 5,000 years, buried deep in the pores of Egyptian ceramics, by the time Seamus Blackley came along and used them to bake a loaf of bread.

Sit the bowl in a warm place for a few minutes to allow the yeast to take effect. Grease the bread tins with sunflower oil, then check to see if the yeast mixture is rising. After about four or ...

If you’ve been lucky enough to bag any kind of flour but aren’t sure how to make bread with it, we’ve got easy recipes to see you through – yes, even if you have no yeast! Naan breads can ...

I can't even begin to count the number of times I've made these Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls. My kids cheer when they fi ...

Yeast: A raising agent such as yeast is usually necessary for leavened bread. As yeast grows, it produces carbon dioxide, which makes the dough expand and rise. Recipes should specify how many ...

No self-respecting baker would dream of throwing yeast in the microwave, but I gave it a try and still can't believe what ...

Making bread is always a faff; you have to wait for dough to rise after adding yeast, and make sure it's cooked properly in the oven without any soggy centres. But there's one recipe that can give ...