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Berridge says the water should be 110°F to 115°F, or warm but not hot to the touch. Stir in a packet of yeast and wait about four minutes. During that time, it should have absorbed liquid to activate ...

Berridge says the water should be 110°F to 115°F, or warm but not hot to the touch. Stir in a packet of yeast and wait about four minutes. During that time, it should have absorbed liquid to activate ...