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ACTIVE DRY YEAST
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Active Dry Yeast is the original all-natural yeast that has been used by generations of bread bakers. Active Dry Yeast provides ultimate baking activity in all yeast doughs, from low sugar to highly sweetened breads.
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Active Dry Products include RED STAR® Active Dry Yeast, SAF® Traditional Active Dry Yeast and bakipan® Active Dry Yeast.
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All dry yeast types are suitable for recipes using traditional and bread machine baking methods.
Using Active Dry Yeast
Tip for Successful Baking: Using a thermometer is the most accurate way to determine the correct liquid temperature. Any thermometer will work as long as it measures temperatures between 75°F and 130°F.
TRADITIONAL BAKING
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One 1/4 oz. packet (7g) or 2-1/4 tsp of Active Dry Yeast will rise up to 4 cups of flour.
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See Yeast Conversion Table to convert between Dry Yeast and Cake Yeast or to determine your yeast requirements for your recipe.
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If your yeast is stored in the refrigerator or freezer, we recommend allowing the dry yeast come to room temperature before using. See Yeast Shelf Life & Storage for more information.
Active Dry Yeast can be added directly to dry ingredients:
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Use liquid temperatures of 120°F-130°F.
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Yeast activity may decrease if it comes into direct contact with salt or sugar.
Active Dry Yeast can be dissolved in liquids before using:
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Rehydrating Dry Yeast before using gives it a "good start" - the yeast feeds on the sugar allowing it to become very active and ready to work in your dough.
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Water is recommended for dissolving yeast.
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Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in 1/2 cup 110°F-115°F water.
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Add up to 3 packets of yeast, depending on your recipe, to the sugar solution.
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Stir in yeast until completely dissolved.
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Let mixture stand until yeast begins to foam vigorously (5 - 10 minutes).
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Add mixture to remaining ingredients.
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Remember to decrease the total liquids in your recipe by 1/2 cup to adjust for the liquid used to dissolve the yeast.
BREAD MACHINE BAKING
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In bread machine baking, liquids should be used at 80°F.
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For regular cycle bread machines - use 3/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast for each cup of flour in your recipe.
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Active Dry Yeast is not recommended for use in one-hour or express bread machine cycles.
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See Yeast Conversion Table to convert between Dry Yeast and Cake Yeast or to determine yeast requirements for your recipe.