A packet of yeast, whether active dry or instant, is one of the most unassuming-looking items you'll find in our kitchen pantry. But, as these yeast bread recipes prove, this simple-seeming ingredient ...

This loaf isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but it nails banana bread like very few do: tender, moist, and full of flavor. It’s also incredibly versatile, welcoming all sorts of mix-ins and riffs.