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Posts tagged “yeast”

What's the Difference? Instant, Active Dry, and Rapid-Rise Yeasts

Is it just us or do all these kinds of yeasts sound suspiciously the same? We've been baking and buying yeast for years, and sometimes the yeast choices in the baking aisle still get us confused! He...

Good Question: Why Is My Yeast Dough Hard to Roll Out?

A yeast question, from Liz: I've been trying to conquer my fear of working with yeast — so far, so good. But one thing I've noticed is that when I punch down the dough after the initial rise, it ...

Good Question: Why Is My Yeast Dough Hard to Roll Out?

A yeast question, from Liz: I've been trying to conquer my fear of working with yeast — so far, so good. But one thing I've noticed is that when I punch down the dough after the initial rise, it ...

Baking Week: No-Knead Bread, Dutch Ovens, and Mark Bittman

Baking Week wouldn't be complete without bread, so here are some of our favorite past posts about yeast, bread, and the whole business of baking it. NO-KNEAD MADNESS • No-Knead Bread in a Hurr...

No-Knead Bread in a Hurry

Remember no-knead bread? A year ago this Thursday, Mark Bittman published a recipe that turned into a craze - sweeping instant yeast off shelves in New York and inducing a run on Dutch ovens. ...

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