New research shows that sourdough fermentation does more than make bread rise—it transforms wheat fibers in unexpected ways. Scientists found that enzymes already present in wheat, activated by the ...

Breanne Kostyk makes fantastic bagels. Her New Orleans-based bagel shop, Flour Moon Bagels, has received national attention, as her bagels rival the best bagels New York has to offer — the highest ...

Sourdough relies on a mix of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, rather than baker’s yeast, to leaven the dough. It’s richer in nutrients, less likely to spike your blood sugar, contains lower ...