Thread: instant vs. regular yeast

On Feb 22, 12:59*pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.

Yes & yes...

"merryb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.

Yes & yes...
>
>
And more Yes and Yes....

On Feb 22, 6:32*pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>
> > Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> > Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>
> Yes & yes...
>
> And more Yes and Yes....

Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.

"Kalmia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>
> > Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> > Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>
> Yes & yes...
>
> And more Yes and Yes....

Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>
>
When this arises I just let the dough rise until it's where I want it. I
suppose this is an issue with a bread machine, though you can probably just
use more yeast. This looks like a good site:
http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/01...st-conversions

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:59:02 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
<[email protected]> wrote:

> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.

Is this a bread machine recipe?

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:59:02 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
Instant yeast is usually added directly to the flour whereas active
dry yeast is generally dissolved in a small amount of water. I don't
remember precisely, but figure active dry yeast at 2 1/2 teaspoons per
package and instant yeast is a little less. The timings given for a
recipe with instant yeast will probably be less and there may be
actual procedural instructions that are different for instant yeast.
If you are used to making yeast dough, just use common sense and sub
the active dry yeast. I would dissolve it in a little water as I find
the active dry yeast doesn't dissolve as well when dry granules are
added directly to the dry flour/
Janet

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:

> On Feb 22, 6:32*pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:[email protected]...
>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>
>> Yes & yes...
>>
>> And more Yes and Yes....
>
> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.

I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.

-sw

In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...
>
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:59:02 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> > Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>
> Is this a bread machine recipe?

Assuming you are using a bread machine? Our bread machine makes small
bricks of dough if you don't use the correct bread machine flour, or
quick rise flour. I am not positive yours doesn't have adjustments but
for what it's worth we have tried regular flour several times. Tried to
adjust water and yeast, etc. but just keep getting a small heavy brick
of yuck...

In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...
>
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:59:02 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> > Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>
> Is this a bread machine recipe?

OOOps, the trolls will be all over me <snerk> but I misread the post and
thought you were somehow talking about the flour, nevermind

there is and its primarily for bread machines, also called fast acting
yeast, Lee
"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:1p9gfjseknzlq$.[email protected]..
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>
>> On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>>
>>> Yes & yes...
>>>
>>> And more Yes and Yes....
>>
>> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>
> I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
> would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.
>
> -sw

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:52:29 -0500, I_am_Tosk
<[email protected]> wrote:

> In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
> says...
> >
> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:59:02 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> > > Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
> >
> > Is this a bread machine recipe?
>
> Assuming you are using a bread machine? Our bread machine makes small
> bricks of dough if you don't use the correct bread machine flour, or
> quick rise flour. I am not positive yours doesn't have adjustments but
> for what it's worth we have tried regular flour several times. Tried to
> adjust water and yeast, etc. but just keep getting a small heavy brick
> of yuck...

That was my experience with a bread machine too. I didn't know at the
time that you were supposed to use a different kind of yeast, so I
used what I had on hand but I don't remember if it was regular or
instant.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:53:42 -0500, I_am_Tosk
<[email protected]> wrote:

> In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
> says...
> >
> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:59:02 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> > > Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
> >
> > Is this a bread machine recipe?
>
> OOOps, the trolls will be all over me <snerk> but I misread the post and
> thought you were somehow talking about the flour, nevermind

That's okay... your response stuck a chord with me anyway.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:05:00 -0600, "Storrmmee"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>there is and its primarily for bread machines, also called fast acting
>yeast, Lee
>"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:1p9gfjseknzlq$.[email protected]..
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>
>>> On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>>
>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Yes & yes...
>>>>
>>>> And more Yes and Yes....
>>>
>>> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>>
>> I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
>> would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.
>>
>> -sw
>
Storrmme, while it is true that bread machine recipes call for
instant yeast (or quick rise yeast), I wouldn't say bread machines are
the only intended use. There are many bread books out where the
authors specify instant yeast. Many of the authors of the most recent
bread books prefer to use only insant yeast because instant yeast
contains more live bodies than active dry and produces a quicker and
more reliable response. These days, I only expect older recipes to
call for active dry yeast.
Janet

"Janet Bostwick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:05:00 -0600, "Storrmmee"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>there is and its primarily for bread machines, also called fast acting
>>yeast, Lee
>>"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:1p9gfjseknzlq$.[email protected]..
>>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>>>
>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>>>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes & yes...
>>>>>
>>>>> And more Yes and Yes....
>>>>
>>>> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>>>
>>> I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
>>> would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>
> Storrmme, while it is true that bread machine recipes call for
> instant yeast (or quick rise yeast), I wouldn't say bread machines are
> the only intended use. There are many bread books out where the
> authors specify instant yeast. Many of the authors of the most recent
> bread books prefer to use only insant yeast because instant yeast
> contains more live bodies than active dry and produces a quicker and
> more reliable response. These days, I only expect older recipes to
> call for active dry yeast.
> Janet
>
Not only that but these days it seems that in most supermarkets, the only
variety available is "instant".
Graham

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:56:58 -0700, graham wrote:

> "Janet Bostwick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:05:00 -0600, "Storrmmee"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>there is and its primarily for bread machines, also called fast acting
>>>yeast, Lee
>>>"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>news:1p9gfjseknzlq$.[email protected]..
>>>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>
>>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>>>>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes & yes...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And more Yes and Yes....
>>>>>
>>>>> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>>>>
>>>> I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
>>>> would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.
>>>>
>>>> -sw
>>>
>> Storrmme, while it is true that bread machine recipes call for
>> instant yeast (or quick rise yeast), I wouldn't say bread machines are
>> the only intended use. There are many bread books out where the
>> authors specify instant yeast. Many of the authors of the most recent
>> bread books prefer to use only insant yeast because instant yeast
>> contains more live bodies than active dry and produces a quicker and
>> more reliable response. These days, I only expect older recipes to
>> call for active dry yeast.
>> Janet
>>
> Not only that but these days it seems that in most supermarkets, the only
> variety available is "instant".

I've seen plenty of "Rapid Rise" and "Active Dry" but never "Instant".
I do see that Red Star makes such a product. Is it synonymous with
"Rapid Rise"?

-sw

Sqwertz <[email protected]> wrote:

-snip-
>
>I've seen plenty of "Rapid Rise" and "Active Dry" but never "Instant".
>I do see that Red Star makes such a product. Is it synonymous with
>"Rapid Rise"?
>

Maybe. Here's Fleischmann's page- The only yeast my Samsclub
carries in the 1lb bricks is Fleishmann's instant.
http://www.breadworld.com/products.aspx

They don't list it there-- but say the bread machine yeast and the
Rapid Rise are 'the same as instant'. The 'instant' just means
that it can be mixed with your flour before adding moisture.

They break down the differences better here-
http://www.breadworld.com/RR_vs_ADY.aspx

I don't mix with dry ingredients, though & my bread [usually] works
fine. [never tried a bread machine-- my 'cheat' is my KA to knead it]

I 'proof' out of habit. It is satisfying to see the little bubbles
working.

Jim

Sqwertz <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>
>> On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>>
>>> Yes & yes...
>>>
>>> And more Yes and Yes....
>>
>> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>
> I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
> would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.
>
> -sw

Yes and No.

According to my holy bible, "Artisan breads every day by Peter Reinhart".
On page 12. instant yeast is almost 100 percent potency. Instant yeast does
not require hydrating in warm water. The book recommends increasing the
amount by 25% for active dry yeast because 25% is killed during the
manufacturing process.

When using bread machines I often increase the amount of yeast by half. It
seems bread machines are not as flexible as by hand. However, I use my
machine for bread at least once a week. I buy the active yeast in large
jars kept in the freezer. I keep a square container for my dry goods for
bread making with small sampler jelly jars and jelly jars at room
temperature of yeast, powdered milk, salt, brown sugar and index cards for
my popular bread machine recipes. If I am in a bad mood and add extra
sugar, brown sugar, lots of brown sugar, I will double the amount of active
yeast.

--
Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:30:41 -0700, Janet Bostwick
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:05:00 -0600, "Storrmmee"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>there is and its primarily for bread machines, also called fast acting
>>yeast, Lee
>>"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:1p9gfjseknzlq$.[email protected]..
>>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>>>
>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>>>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes & yes...
>>>>>
>>>>> And more Yes and Yes....
>>>>
>>>> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>>>
>>> I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
>>> would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>
>Storrmme, while it is true that bread machine recipes call for
>instant yeast (or quick rise yeast), I wouldn't say bread machines are
>the only intended use. There are many bread books out where the
>authors specify instant yeast. Many of the authors of the most recent
>bread books prefer to use only insant yeast because instant yeast
>contains more live bodies than active dry and produces a quicker and
>more reliable response. These days, I only expect older recipes to
>call for active dry yeast.

There's really no discernable difference between active and instant...
really just marketing terminology, instant/active, what's the diff?...
they are interchangeable, all reference to dry yeast is intended as
averse to cake yeast. Naturally each yeast producer will tout their
own products with all manner of glamor-speak inaccuracies merely to
addle the baking noobies. Regardless which dry yeast and how used
(especially ABMs) it's always advisable to proof yeast... failure to
proof yeast is the No. 1 reason for baking failures, especially for
ABM hocky pucks.

On Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:31:55 -0600, Sqwertz <[email protected]>
wrote:

>On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:56:58 -0700, graham wrote:
>
>> "Janet Bostwick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]..
>>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:05:00 -0600, "Storrmmee"
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>there is and its primarily for bread machines, also called fast acting
>>>>yeast, Lee
>>>>"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>>news:1p9gfjseknzlq$.[email protected]..
>>>>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" <keh6...@ana.yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> "merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>>> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
>>>>>>>> Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yes & yes...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> And more Yes and Yes....
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't think there is anything called "instant yeast". If so it
>>>>> would be a boon to the bread and beer industries.
>>>>>
>>>>> -sw
>>>>
>>> Storrmme, while it is true that bread machine recipes call for
>>> instant yeast (or quick rise yeast), I wouldn't say bread machines are
>>> the only intended use. There are many bread books out where the
>>> authors specify instant yeast. Many of the authors of the most recent
>>> bread books prefer to use only insant yeast because instant yeast
>>> contains more live bodies than active dry and produces a quicker and
>>> more reliable response. These days, I only expect older recipes to
>>> call for active dry yeast.
>>> Janet
>>>
>> Not only that but these days it seems that in most supermarkets, the only
>> variety available is "instant".
>
>I've seen plenty of "Rapid Rise" and "Active Dry" but never "Instant".
>I do see that Red Star makes such a product. Is it synonymous with
>"Rapid Rise"?
>
>-sw

All dry yeast is Rapid, Active, and Instant... all marketing terms
that sound more beliveable/professional than Super Dooper Fast. I
still remember when there was only cake yeast... took a long time and
was very difficult to get folks to make the switch.