Ask most home bakers what yeast does, and you'll probably hear that it makes bread rise. That's like saying a computer lets you type — it's true, but it's also a lot more than that. Yeast is a living ...

Yeast is an unassuming part of our kitchen, but without it, there would be no fluffy bread, airy pizza, or fragrant yeast braid. Normally, we buy it without a second thought at the supermarket.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. fresh loaves of bread - amine chakour/Shutterstock Ask most home bakers what yeast does, and you'll probably hear that it makes ...