What does 1 packet of active dry yeast measure out to?
1 package active dry yeast = about 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce. Did you yeast is a tiny plant-like microorganism that exists all around us – in soil, on plants and even in the air. It is referred to as ‘the oldest plant cultivated by man.’ The main purpose of yeast is to serve as a catalyst in the process of fermentation, which is essential in the making of bread.
