Working with yeast is a nightmare for some home bakers. It's common to accidentally use old yeast or kill the active ...

Red Star says 2/3 ounce of cake yeast is the equivalent of 2 1/4 teaspoons (a 1/4-ounce envelope) dry yeast. Cake yeast can be added directly to the dry ingredients or dissolved in liquid.

Some recipes specify yeast by the packet, others by the ounce and still others by the teaspoon. One envelope of active dry yeast equals 1⁄4 ounce or 7 grams. That equals 21⁄4 teaspoons.

Active dry: An original baker’s yeast, needs to be dissolved in water with a half teaspoon of sugar to proof it, comes in envelopes and bulk. Instant: Stronger and faster rising than active ...

For active dry, the yeast is sprayed onto a hot drum to allow ... which you may find in envelopes or jars in grocery stores (the naming inconsistency has to do with when Lesaffre acquired Red ...

Substitute water or milk if your cousin doesn't make cheese. White Whey Bread Makes 2 loaves 2-1/2 teaspoons (1 envelope) dry yeast 2 cups warm (about 110 degrees) whey, water or milk 5 to 5-1/2 ...

3 cups flour, plus 1/2 cup more if needed 1. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a small bowl and let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes. In a 1-quart bowl, beat the egg well, then whisk in ...

Some recipes specify yeast by the packet, others by the ounce and still more by the teaspoon: 1 envelope of active dry yeast equals 1⁄4 ounce or 7 grams. That equals 21⁄4 teaspoons.