Instant dry yeast (fast-action yeast)

instant dry yeast / levure sèche instantanée

Flavor and role: Dried yeast for raising bread, mixed straight into flour without proofing first. Most active in lukewarm water at 35–40°C.
Typical dishes and uses: Shio pan (Japanese salt bread), hot cross buns, pizza dough, sandwich bread
Substitutes: 1 tsp (3g) instant yeast = 1¼ tsp active dry yeast (soaked 10 minutes in lukewarm water) = 9g fresh yeast.
Storage: Unopened 1–2 years at room temperature. Opened and sealed: 4 months in the fridge, 6 months frozen. Water above 60°C kills it.
Main countries: France · United States
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