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Baker's yeast is of the species Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and is the same species (but a different strain) as the kind commonly used in alcoholic fermentation, which is called brewer's yeast or the deactivated form nutritional yeast. Baker's yeast is also a single-cell microorganism found on and around the human body.

It is not known when yeast was first used to bake bread; the earliest definite records come from Ancient Egypt. In the 19th century, bread bakers obtained their yeast from beer brewers, Lesaffre later created instant yeast in 1973, which has gained considerable use and market share at the expense of both fresh and dry yeast in their various applications.

What is application of Citric Acid?

Instant dry yeast is the common name for the strains of yeast commonly used in baking bread and other bakery products, serving as a leavening agent which causes the bread to rise (expand and become lighter and softer) by converting the fermentable sugars present in the dough into carbon dioxide and ethanol.

Difference between instant and active dry yeast?

Instant and active dry yeast are essentially the same ingredient, just in slightly different forms and applications. You should keep sealed packets of both yeast types at room temperature and store partially used packets in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The main differences between the two are:

Active yeast needs rehydration. Instant yeast can be mixed directly into dry ingredients, whereas active dry yeast must first be dissolved and rehydrated in warm water.

Instant yeast needs less time to rise. Since instant yeast has a finer texture than active dry yeast, it’s possible to skip the initial rise time and shape loaves immediately after kneading. Loaves made with active dry yeast require longer rising times for the yeast to work its way through the dough. 

How to Use Dry Yeast?

Now that you know what dry yeast is, it's time to discover how you can use it to create tasty baked goods. Continue reading to find a few of our favorite recipes that feature dry yeast as the main ingredient.