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Introduction: Many people think yeast is just a powder that can ferment, but in fact, yeast is a single-celled fungus. Active dry yeast is a dry yeast product that retains strong fermentation ability after being pressed, dried, and dehydrated from specially cultured fresh yeast. Unlike instant yeast, active dry yeast needs to activate its activity before it can ferment. Let's learn how to activate the activity of active dry yeast!
Yeast is a single-celled fungus often used to ferment baked goods. Yeast is divided into fresh yeast and dry yeast, and is an edible, nutritious single-celled microorganism, nutritionally called an "inexhaustible source of nutrients." In addition to protein, carbohydrates, and lipids, yeast is also rich in various vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Dry yeast needs to be activated in a specific way to be used. Let's see how to activate the activity of dry yeast.
1. Decide which type of yeast to use. There are two main types of dry yeast: instant dry yeast and active dry yeast. If you choose instant dry yeast, there is no need to activate the yeast; simply mix it evenly with the dry ingredients and use it directly. If you use active dry yeast, you need to activate the yeast first.
2. Determine the amount of active dry yeast according to the recipe. Different recipes have different yeast requirements, so first determine the amount of active dry yeast according to the recipe's requirements.
3. Put some warm water in a glass bowl, the water temperature is about 37 to 43 degrees. If the water is too cold, it may not be able to proof the yeast; if the water is too hot, it may kill the activity of the dry yeast. Also, make sure that the amount of warm water you use does not exceed the amount of liquid ingredients required by the baking recipe.
4. Add a pinch of sugar to the warm water and stir well. This provides food for the yeast to help it start metabolizing. If you don't have white sugar, you can also add a drop of syrup, which has the same effect. Or add a pinch of flour, which will also have the same effect.
5. Pour the active dry yeast into the sugar water and gently stir until no dry yeast powder is visible. Cover the glass bowl with a towel, as yeast grows better in a dark environment.
6. Let stand for 1-10 minutes. This process is called yeast proofing, which means the yeast has begun to metabolize and spread. Usually, 1-2 minutes is enough, but if you want the yeast to be more active, you can let it stand for 10 minutes. If there are some bubbles on the surface of the water, it means your yeast is proofing.
7. Pour the activated yeast into the dry ingredients. If you are using dry yeast to brew beer, you can also use the same proofing steps to activate the yeast. Alternatively, you can add active dry yeast directly to the wort, but if the temperature conditions of the wort are not perfect, it may kill a lot of yeast.
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