Delectable desserts topped with sweet pastry crumbs called streusel are popular in much of Eastern Europe. The crumbs add an irresistible touch to all sorts of pastries and cakes, from sweet Russian ...

A cake that won't rise, flat muffins or brioche dough that won't rise... Sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. And often, the culprit hides in a discreet little sachet at the back of the cupboard: ...

Have we really given much thought to the subject of leavenings, those necessary elements that make baked goods rise? As yeast and baking soda are not interchangeable, there has been confusion over the ...