Some baking enthusiasts swear by Alsa, a brand of baking powder from France, over American brands. Part of the reason some bakers prefer this ingredient can be tied to Alsa's composition and the ...

Introduction Have you ever wondered about the purpose of each of the ingredients in your favorite recipes? For example, why is baking powder used in some muffin recipes? How does the baking powder ...

The science behind the box in the back.

It’s one of the first lessons in culinary school: Baking is a science. Any slight changes in a recipe — too much baking powder, over-mixing a batter — can make the difference between a moist cupcake ...

It has often been said that while cooking is an art, baking is a science. Melissa Garay Belinski of Shillington, a scientist and accomplished home baker, could not agree more. A chemistry instructor ...

"We have that lighter blanket of air over us which means less resistance on baking," Marisa Bunning, an associate professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University, explained.

Holidays are truly worth celebrating! And baked goodies are but just one way many families observe not just the holiday, but family traditions and what is special. Nonetheless, baking brings on an ...