Self-rising flour makes impossibly fluffy pancakes, sky-high biscuits and muffins that rival any bakery’s. But it’s not all that common in recipes, plus it has a short shelf life, so stocking up isn’t ...

Just a decade ago, Sonoko Sakai was burned out. That's when she washed her hands of a career in the film industry to focus on something more restorative: the art of making soba noodles. Even after ...

1. For this, you'll need a microwave-safe bowl, all-purpose flour (or any grain), an instant-read thermometer and a spatula. You can choose to either heat your entire bag of flour (why not?) or just ...