Yeast Definition
What Does Yeast Means?
Yeast is a living microscopic, single-cell organism that, as it feeds, converts sugars and starches into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This trapped carbon dioxide gas is what causes doughs to rise, or leaven.
For pizza making, you may use active dry yeast, instant yeast, or fresh yeast.
Here’s the Yeast the PROs at Homemade Pizza Pro Use and Recommend
- SAF Instant Yeast
- Red Star Active Dry Yeast
SAF is easy to use (no proofing or pre-dissolving); it's fast-acting and long-lasting, continuing to work for hours longer than "rapid" yeast. It's absolutely reliable.
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If you're a devote of traditional active dry yeast, Red Star active dry yeast has long been a favorite. Many bakers prefer the flavor of active dry yeast, compared to instant.
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