How Do You Use Instant Yeast In Bread Baking?
Instant yeast performs the same duty as rapid rise or regular yeast when it comes to break making. They all make the bread dough rise into a light, fluffy loaf. The difference between the three is the steps taken before mixing the bread dough. Rapid rise and regular yeast need to be “proofed” before mixing, while instant yeast can be mixed with the other ingredients when you combine them. Mix all the dry ingredients in your bread recipe in one bowl. Add the instant yeast and mix thoroughly. Add any wet ingredients and form the bread dough. Knead the dough as directed in the bread recipe. Usually this is until the dough is no longer sticky on the hands. Shape the dough into a ball. Add a tablespoon of oil or melted butter into the bottom of a large bowl. Add the dough ball and swirl the ball to cover the bottom with oil. Turn the dough ball over and repeat to cover the other half of the ball. Cover the bowl and let the bread rise in a warm place until double. Punch the dough down, shape
