But my neighbor revealed something entirely unexpected. For an efficient toilet cleanse, she resorts to a mix of yeast and sugar. This might sound peculiar at first, but the trick genuinely works.

For those of us who love king cake but are also mindful of added sugar and refined carbs, here is a solution that allows us ...

Place the flour, salt and yeast in a large mixing bowl and then rub in the butter using your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the sugar, mixed spice and dried fruit ...

Put the flours in a bowl and mix in the sugar and salt. Pour in 175ml (¾ cup, minus 1 tsp) of tepid water, the cooking oil and the yeast. Mix well to form a dough that holds its shape and is ...

Mix and set aside. In a separate bowl add warm water, half a tablespoon sugar and yeast. Mix and let the dough rise. Once risen, add the egg and mix well, then pour into the flour mixture.

Melinda Hills of OSU Extension, Wayne County, offers tips on making homemade bread. It's a good way to warm up the kitchen on ...