Yeast for bread making?!
Yeast for bread making?
I am experimenting with various bread reciepies, and while tasy they are heavy and not things I woould be proud to serve. I want to try a receipe that uses fresh yeast and i dont have any today. What is the conversion ratio of fresh yeast to dry, inactive and fast acting yeasts?
Answers:
if you are in the uk and near to a morrisons supermarket they sell fresh yeast
i have also got some from tescos by asking the baker
when its unavailable i use fast acting
but if your bread is heavy maybe not kneeding enough or not letting it proove for the right amount of time good luck
Most bigger British supermarkets sell it.
Ask in the bakery section.
Your bread machine booklet should give you the guidance you seek on wet/dry ratios
If you go to the bakery section of the supermarkets and ask for yeast you will be able to get it from them.
Also most health shops sell it as well
I can't seem to find my conversion chart but I use 2.5 teaspoons of fast acting yeast for wheat or grain type breads. 2Teaspoons for white bread. I don't use inactive yeast. If your bread seems too heavy ( which is the case with wheat and rye breads)...substitute 1/2 cup of the flour with wheat gluten, It will make your bread nice and light! Hope this helps , good luck
If you want to make a ciabatta or a brioche could the dough from wet. Else knead and prove and be patient.