Before opening Simple Crust Bakery, my path was anything but straightforward. I have lived in seven different states and two different countries. I obtained a BA in creative writing, MA in literature and BS in computer science. If my degree choices seem a bit disjointed…it’s because they are. I could never decide what I wanted to do. My professional career was a collection of fields including retail, fast food, life insurance, US Navy, computer programming, tutoring. I even worked at a marina for some time. I was never happy or satisfied. Yet, amidst this chaotic life, I found one thing to be constant: I have an insatiable thirst to learn and a deep longing for no restraints on my ideas.
Introduction Yeast is an essential ingredient if you want to make leavened bread, or bread that rises, at home. But what is yeast, exactly? And how is it able to
