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Yeast leavens bread and creates a light texture. And two of the most common yeasts, active dry and instant, produce extremely similar results. However, they are different ingredients and need to be used in different ways.

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Exploring vintage cookbooks can be great fun for cooks and bakers, though adapting to outdated techniques and now-rare ingredients can make it challenging. For example, many cookbooks dating from the first half of the 20th century call for yeast in cake form, which is now relatively rare and not stocked in all stores.

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Powdered sugar can be used instead of icing to add sweetness to baked goods such as donuts or cakes. It can also be sprinkled over French toast or other breakfast dishes. The addition of the powdered sugar makes a nice presentation for a special treat, including a surprise breakfast for a loved one.

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Home bakers have more choices than ever when it comes to types of yeast: While a rustic loaf like sourdough requires a few tablespoons of a live levain or starter cultivated from wild, naturally occurring yeast, most recipes for simple leavened doughs like cinnamon rolls or sandwich bread will call for dry yeast. There are two players in that game: Active dry yeast and instant yeast.

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How to Use Instant Yeast - Bread Making 101. Never used instant yeast before. Check out our article on How to Use Instant Yeast and start yeast baking with confidence. Super easy to use, instant dry active yeast can be used to make bread, pizza dough, rolls and more. #recipepocket #yeastrecipes #breadrecipes #baking

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What is yeast? Which one do you need? Can you substitute varieties? I'm here to answer to your questions & provide an overview of six common types of yeast.

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