NEW YORK — What’s brown and sticky? When I was young and innocent, this was the setup to my favorite joke. (The punchline: “A stick.”) Now that I make my living as a cooking curmudgeon, the first ...

What I am about to explain could get me barred from the Lincoln and Holland tunnels or any other routes into Manhattan. But as a baker who loves bagels and all the things that can go on them, I am ...

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Here’s what’s actually in your malt shakes. Diy13/Getty Images You’ll stumble across it in different kinds of alcohol, and even desserts like candies and milkshakes—we’re talking about malt. With its ...

Here’s the code to crack them: Diastatic Malt Powder: This is the beer making kind. It is rich in diastatic enzymes. It is also used by professional bakers to obtain a better rise. If you are feeding ...