Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Gluten is an important agent for the structure and texture of foods. “It makes such good cakes, cookies and breads because it helps to ...

Gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye, gives bread its chewy texture and structure. Though harmless for most people, it has become a target of dietary trends, fueling the rise of gluten-free ...

In baking, it plays a key role. "Gluten is responsible for the way dough is able to rise when you put yeast in it," Levy explained. "It's the structure of gluten that makes baked goods light and ...