How to test yeast
How to easily test dry yeast to see if it’s still good.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water warm. 105-110 °F
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
Instructions
- First, use the measuring cup and spoons to measure out all of the ingredients.
- Then, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast together in a glass mixing bowl.
- Continue mixing until the ingredients are completely combined.
- Then, cover the glass bowl, sit it in a warm place, and wait for 10-15 minutes.I like to cover the bowl with some plastic wrap or a disposable shower cap.
- Finally, check the yeast to see if it’s still good. The mixture needs to be bubbly and smell like yeast.
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Notes
Storing Dry Yeast
To safely store dry yeast, it is best to keep it stored in an airtight container in the pantry. Like with all of my other dry ingredients, I like to store dry yeast in a glass Ball jar with a metal lid. These jars create airtight storage perfect for storing dry goods!
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