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In baking, the purpose of yeast is 'leavening'. That is 'to make the dough rise' by producing gas to make bubbles in the dough. Baking powder and eggs share a similar purpose in recipes.
In brewing, it is to introduce bacteria to the brew to aid in fermentation.
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Where can you find a recipe for a yeast starter?
You can find a recipe for a yeast starter somewhere on google if you type in "yeast starter".
Can you kill the yeast in a bread recipe?
No
What is the function of a recipe for bread?
YEAST!
How do you convert 170grams compressed yeast to dry instant yeast?
Fresh compressed yeast has half of the rising power of dry. You can cut the amount in the recipe by half or double it depending on what you have and what the recipe calls for. (Note: Most cookbooks for home use refer to dry yeast for recipes unless otherwise stated in the recipe or Preface)
Can you ignore yeast in a soft pretzel recipe?
you definately can't. so go make the yeast now!
Do you need yeast for cookies?
Not unless the recipe specifically calls for yeast. The baking soda generally does the same thing.
When baking bread if a recipe calls for an amount of dry yeast can you substitute fresh yeast?
no because it won't turn out right.
Why does brown bread have a dense texture?
because it has less yeast in the recipe :)
Can you use all purpose flour for a cobbler recipe your recipe calls for self rising flour can you use all purpose flour?
As long as the recipe calling for regular flour also has baking powder or baking soda in it and you don't put that in also. If there is yeast in the recipe, then no you should not use self rising.
What effect does milk have when used as a liquid in a yeast bread recipe?
Good Question
When a bread recipe calls for yeast - can you use self rising flour?
Yes.
What does scalded milk do for a recipe?
Most likely the recipe has yeast in it. Keeping the ingredients warm helps the yeast work. For other things, it would help the milk to blend with the other ingredients if there is shortening in the mix the milk is added to.
