A classically trained opera singer wanted to become a baker, and King Arthur Bread Company rejected him. He applied again. Same answer. Three strikes and… you’re in! On his third attempt, former San ...

What is sourdough, and why does everyone love it so much? Maybe the best way to understand the current popularity of sourdough is to look at the ingredients label on the bagged loaf of sliced bread ...

Sourdough does everything - leavens the bread, adds a more complex flavour than any other leavening agent, makes the ingredients more accessible to our bodies, and keeps the bread fresher longer, says ...

Science, soul, savvy and some serious architecture are among the reasons to check out four recent books about baking. "BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking" by Shirley Corriher (Scribner, ...

Martha Stewart knows how to turn lemons into lemonade – and, reportedly, prison grown crab apples into jelly. Perhaps it’s only fitting, then, that her first cookbook after her stint behind bars ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world of uncertainty and bad news, "The Great British Baking Show" is one of these TV series that can bring a bit of joy and happiness to ...

Day 10 of my Edible Christmas Gift Countdown Some gifts whisper, and some walk in like Mariah Carey in December. This ...