SAF Instant Dried Yeast is a premium baker's yeast that is simple easy to use. Unlike active dry yeast, this baker's yeast does not require hydration prior to use and can be added to all but the driest of doughs. SAF Instant Dried Yeast is more concentrated in live organisms compared to compressed dry yeast offering fermentation power 30% to 40% higher.
Yeast is a delicate, single celled organism which catalyses the fermentation process required in bread making. It contributes to the taste of the bread as well as making it expand and rise. Instant dried yeast often allows for speedy and uniform absorption within the dough.
Is Yeast Vegetarian or Vegan?
Yeast is vegetarian. It is a one-celled fungal organism and is part of the fungi kingdom (along with mushrooms) rather than in the plant or animal kingdom. It is a living organism and depending on an individuals ideology would depend then if you classify it as vegan.
Yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae), sorbitan monostearate. Sorbitan monostearate is an emulsifier and stabiliser. It is produced from sorbitol and stearic acid. It is a normal fatty acid from vegetable or animal origin. It is included to help the rehydration of the dried yeast.
How To Use:
How to Use our Instant Dried Yeast.
This yeast can be added directly to the mixer by mixing it dry with the flour or by sprinkling it on top of the dough when mixing begins.
To bake bread in an oven : Use 1/2 teaspoon SAF Instant Yeast per cup of flour.
To bake bread in an Automatic Bread Machines on the quick cycle: Use 3/4 teaspoon SAF Instant Yeast per cup of flour. Adjust amount used to your taste.
If converting a recipe from active dry yeast to instant, you should use about 75-80% of the yeast called for in the recipe.
