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But we most commonly associate these fabulous fungi with leavened bread. What Does Yeast Do in Baking? Yeast is a single-celled organism that makes bread rise. Lori Rice Yeast cells feed on simple sugars, which in baking are provided by flour. The busier the yeast cells, the faster the dough rises. Baking kills the yeast and sets the structure of the loaf. Lori Rice Enzymes and compounds are other byproducts of this digestion, and these change the texture and flavor of bread....

How you measure different brands of kosher salt can make a difference. Both of these brands of kosher salt are commonly found and used in our kitchens. Morton kosher salt has a much finer grind than Diamond Crystal and this can sometimes cause problems with recipes. Elise Bauer This can really throw off a recipe! First off, look for (or ask!) You may see slightly different amounts suggested on other websites....

A guide to swapping various flours, including gluten-free, in recipes. All-purpose flour has been a kitchen staple for ages and for good reason. It’s versatile, readily available, and yields consistent results in baked goods from cakes to cookies. Summer Miller But don’t let comfort hinder your creativity! That means its more nutritious than white flour higher in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Its also got a heartier taste and coarser texture....

Plus, some helpful substitutions. Thats why first checking the best-by date is important. The taste may weaken; items may dry out, or stale. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Essentially, it will not be bad or inedible; it just will not be at its best. Instead, its easy to make your own with some other baking staples. Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. You dont have to worry about the substitutions having much of an impact on taste....

Is that chicken in your fridge okay to cook? Here are four things that’ll tell you if the chicken is past its prime. Bacteria causes spoilage, as Im sure you know. Elise Bauer Were programmed to worry about salmonella, since salmonella can be present on chicken that looks totally fine. But if you cook chicken to 165F, its safe to eat. So, this isnt about salmonella, per se. It’s significantly past the best-by date....

you’re free to’t always tell just by looks or smell if watermelon is bad. So, then, how do you know? But, like all produce, once its sliced open it will go bad much quicker. How can you tell when it’s bad? Signs that Watermelon Is Bad Sometimes spoiled watermelon looks and smells fine. Here’s a checklist for questionable watermelon. Lori Rice But really, why would you ever wait 14 whole days to slice into that melon?...

Our step-by-step guide gives you the essential tips everyone else skips. No one is in a bad mood when they visit a chocolate factory. And yes, I ate chocolate every day. Simply Recipes / Melanie Tienter Every factory tour began with a chocolate tasting. Id pass out samples and hold mine up, breaking it in half. See how the surface of the chocolate itself is shiny, with no white blotches?...

A chef-instructor of pastry and baking arts weighs in. I know its not a big deal if the box in the fridge is old. It still does its job of absorbing orders. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock But if baking soda for baking isnt fresh, that can be a disaster. Thats why its key to check the date on the box first. Baking soda isn’t unsafe to eat after the best-by date, says Vu....

This quick and easy test will tell you how fresh your eggs are! A sniff test is the oldest, simplest approach. Simply give your eggs a good sniff. Alison Bickel If theyre bad, theyll give off a rotten, sulfurous odor. Another approach is to give the eggs a shake. A fresh egg wont make any sound at all when you shake it. More Egg-cellent Advice

A pastry instructor weighs in on tips for checking your yeast for freshness. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock My parents make a lot of homemade bread andpizza. They always had a pretty big jar (or two) of yeast on hand. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock In those cases, my dad would add a bunch of extra yeast and hope for the best. Do you do this as well? Here’s what I found out....

A handful of ways to double-check peopl ask for seconds. Never fret over a batch of ruined mashed potatoes again. Heres everything you should probably know about thickening runny potatoes. Why Are My Mashed Potatoes Runny? There are quite a few reasons your mashed potatoes are watery. Add Dehydrated Potatoes Thats rightyou can thicken potatoes with potatoes! It’s the easiest and fastest way, as long as you have them on hand....

Need to fix a runny sauce? From cornstarch slurries to tempered eggs, discover a few simple tricks to achieving saucy perfection. Thankfully, there is a myriad of ways to address the problem. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan What Equipment Do I Need? Thickening a sauce does not require any expensive equipment. All you need is a bowl, a whisk, and a saucepot. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan Adding just a small amount into a sauce can quickly and easily change the consistency of the dish....