Types Of Yeast And When To Use Them In Baking

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Yeast is an essential ingredient for any baker. That crunchy bite of a baguette paired with a soft inside would be impossible without yeast.

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Baking is an important part of any kitchen, and understanding the different types of yeast that we use in our bread recipes can help you work towards a better loaf.

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Active Dry Yeast

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Instant Yeast

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Fast-Acting Instant Yeast

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Fresh Yeast

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Storing The Yeast

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Types Of Yeast And When To Use Them In Baking

Yeast is an essential ingredient for any baker. That crunchy bite of a baguette paired with a soft inside would be impossible without yeast.

Baking is an important part of any kitchen, and understanding the different types of yeast that we use in our bread recipes can help you work towards a better loaf.

Active Dry Yeast

Active dry yeast is the most common type of yeast.

Instant Yeast

Instant yeast is also referred to as bread machine yeast.

Fast-Acting Instant Yeast

Use fast-acting yeast directly in doughy mixtures without proofing. You’ll be on the road to perfected one-rise bakes in no time!

Fresh Yeast

Fresh yeast was the original yeast product, and yet it is used the least often in today’s kitchens. It is also referred to as compressed or cake yeast and has a 70% water content.

Storing The Yeast

Different types of yeasts will have different shelf lives which depend on factors such for example how dry it is where it’s being kept.

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