On Mon, 19 Aug 2002 04:19:14 -0600 (MDT), you wrote:
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>From: "H. Bell" <hbell01@attbi.com>
>Subject: Yeast instant and otherwise
>Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 11:54:38 -0700
>
>I want to be a home baker. I just bought the Bread Bakers Apprentice.
>Frustrated from the get-go.
>
>Is there a difference between dry yeast and instant yeast.? None of the
>yeast packages in the grocery store are labeled "instant" yeast. Where
>do I buy it and what is a brand name? The book does not make a clear
> distinction.
>
>Harold Bell
>Lodi CA.
Instant yeast is also known as "quick rise" yeast. Use it as you
would the normal active dry yeast. It is more active so it may work
better in rich doughs than the active dry type. It is ideal for cool
rise dough.
Howard Larson
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