Despite the persistence of the low-carb trend, baking seems to be a more popular hobby than ever. (I mean, have you seen all of the DIY sourdough posts on Instagram?) If you're pulling your flour out ...

Flour is a kitchen staple for baking delicious treats, coating chicken cutlets, thickening sauces and more. But if you’re anything like us, that giant package of AP that dip into every couple of weeks ...

Despite the persistence of the low-carb trend, baking seems to be a more popular hobby than ever. (I mean, have you seen all of the DIY sourdough posts on Instagram?) If you're pulling your flour out ...

White-all-purpose flour lasts longer than whole wheat flour (Photo: Shutterstock) Flour is a traditional pantry staple, an ingredient of many dishes. Originally, flour was mainly from ground grains ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Even if you don’t bake all that much, you ...

From January through October, there’s not a lot of baking going on at my house. Then the winter holidays roll around, and suddenly my kitchen turns into the set of “Cake Boss.” Flour, sugar and baking ...

You are about to whip up a batch of cookies or muffins, or a birthday cake, only to discover that your flour smells or looks a little funky—or, worse, has some creepy crawlies in it. There are a few ...

This post has been updated. If you’re at all concerned about food waste, you know to pay attention to how long you store ingredients. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to extend the shelf life of many ...