How to Activate Yeast
Servings: 1 Serving
Ingredients
- Warm water amount called for in the recipe, 110°F to 115°F
- Yeast amount called for in the recipe
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
Instructions
- Pour the amount of water or milk called for in the recipe into a measuring cup or small bowl. Warm it to 110°F to 115°F. The liquid should feel warm but not hot.Warm water
- Check the expiration date on the yeast, then add the amount called for in the recipe to the warm liquid.Yeast
- Add the sugar or honey and stir briefly to combine.1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5 to 10 minutes. The yeast is ready when the surface looks tan, bubbly, and foamy and smells similar to bread dough or beer.
- Add the activated yeast mixture to the recipe and continue as directed.
Notes
- If the mixture remains flat with little or no foam after 10 minutes, start over with fresh yeast.
- Liquid that is too hot can kill the yeast.
Nutrition Facts
How to Activate Yeast
Serving Size
1 batch
Amount per Serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Sodium
0.04
mg
0
%
Potassium
0.1
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Calcium
0.04
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
