TYPES OF YEAST AND WHEN TO USE THEM IN BAKING

Egyptians used wild yeast to make bread some 4,000 years ago.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF YEAST

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FRESH YEAST

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ACTIVE DRY YEAST

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INSTANT YEAST

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RAPID RISE YEAST

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TYPES OF YEAST AND WHEN TO USE THEM IN BAKING

Egyptians used wild yeast to make bread some 4,000 years ago.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF YEAST

Today, we are going to talk about the different types of yeast and when to use them. There are 4 types we will look into and each one is just a little different.

FRESH YEAST

It is also referred to as compressed or cake yeast and has a 70% water content. It is a crumbly substance that requires no proofing and produces the most carbon dioxide.

ACTIVE DRY YEAST

Active dry yeast is the most common type of yeast. Active dry yeast potency does vary over time and can be damaged by high temperatures.

INSTANT YEAST

This yeast will last longer when stored compared to active dry yeast. It is also ground into smaller particles compared to active dry yeast.

RAPID RISE YEAST

Fast-acting instant yeast is a subcategory of instant yeast. Essentially, this quick-acting yeast product was designed to allow you to bake on a time crunch.

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