Baking Basics: Substitutes, Rising Agents & Fixing Cakes

Mastering baking basics involves understanding rising agents and finding the right substitutes for butter or milk. Learn how to fix a crumbly cake, avoid soggy pizza dough, and ensure your baked goods rise perfectly every time.

How to Substitute Baking Powder for Yeast

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Richard Kalinowski

If you don't regularly bake breads and pastries, you might not have yeast laying around in your kitchen cabinets. An occasional bread recipe doesn't have to warrant a special shopping trip to stock up on yeast. When used properly, baking powder is a viable substitute.