July 11, 2020 - 9:11pm
Are instant and active dry yeast interchangeable?
Say a recipe calls for 10g active dry yeast. Can I just use 10g instant yeast instead? I'm referring to the standard instant yeast such as this, not the one branded as "rapid rise".
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they aren’t identical. Some adjustment for quantity is necessary. Instant yeast is “stronger”, that is to say, contains more live yeast cells, than “active dry” yeast. You need about 25% less instant. Here is a link to the handbook entry on the topic here on The Fresh Loaf that will cover the basics of all the types, and the conversions, for you.
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