The chemistry of fermentation may explain how bread rises, but its persistence across cultures explains why it never falls from favor. Bread is one of those foods that seems eternal. For more than ...

Bread is a staple food in many diets, so what is the healthiest bread you can buy? Dietitians reveal what to look for when ...

Everyone, it seems, has tried sourdough during the lockdown. But that ubiquitous jar of starter contains a dynamic microbial ecosystem that scientists are only beginning to understand. Natasha ...

Freezing bread slightly increases its resistant starch, which may offer minor digestive and blood sugar benefits, while toasting can modestly lower its glycemic index. A freeze-then-toast combo may ...