Thought flour was just flour? Think again! Not all flour is created equal and understanding what makes each one unique can open up a world of baking possibilities and yield some pretty impressive ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of these flours can be substituted for one other, but here's a list of the most common types of ...

There's a well-worn saying in the culinary world -- "Cooking is an art, baking is a science." That isn't to say that cooking doesn't involve a fair amount of science ...

A few weeks ago, I decided to turn over bread-mixing duties to my 12-year-old daughter for a day. She was a little reluctant, but after nine years as my assistant baker, I figured she was ready. When ...

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a total beginner, you likely know that flour is one of the most (if not the most) essential ingredients in many recipes. But when you’re browsing the baking aisle of ...

In the world of bread baking and alternative flours, rye is a bit of an anomaly. The vast majority of flour types used for bread come from wheat, whether it's whole wheat, bread flour, or just ...

Isolated at home during the covid lockdown, many people reenacted an over 14,000-year-old ritual in their kitchens. 1 By simply combining flour and water in jars, bakers awakened the dormant yeast and ...

If you’ve ever wondered why some sourdough tastes tangier than others, the answer may start with the flour. A new study in ...