Types of Yeast and When to Use Them in Baking

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Active Dry Yeast

Active dry yeast is the most common type of yeast.  Think of your favorite cinnamon rolls, sweet dough, or your favorite yeast breads. 

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Instant Yeast

Instant yeast is also referred to as bread machine yeast. This yeast will last longer when stored compared to active dry yeast.

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Fast-Acting Instant Yeast

This quick-acting yeast product was designed to allow you to bake on a time crunch. Use fast-acting yeast directly in doughy mixtures without proofing.

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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.

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