What is baker’s yeast, and how was it discovered?

a baker standing and a dough on the table

Don’t you know that yeasts are living organisms? Yes, and they are mostly single-celled organisms belonging to the fungus kingdom. There are more than 1,500 identified strains of yeast, and one particular species is called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which needs food, warmth, and moisture to thrive. Yeasts are universal. They can be found … Read more