How to prepare and work with yeast


   Yeast is used in cakes to make them soft and fluffy and also to expand them. Although some people say that you can use yeast or baking powder for any cakes you want, it`s not true. You need to follow what the recipe says. 
     First of all, you have to know how to store the yeast. You should put the yeast in a cold, dry space. If you have a bigger piece and you don`t use it all, just put the remaining yeast in the fridge.You always have to be careful with the expiration date and how you store the yeast. It can easily and quickly alter. It is also important to keep the yeast away from humidity. Humidity can activate the yeast and then it will lose its effects.

    How to use the yeast
  As I said, yeast can be used only for some kind of cakes or
cookies. You have to combine yeast with warm water or milk and sugar. 
I will give you an example based on amounts. For 25 gr yeast, you have to use 150 ml warm water/milk and 2 spoons sugar. Just let it rest there for about 10 minutes, or until yeast bubbles. For a bigger amount, you just add more water (or milk) and a little more sugar.


 You can find lots of brands producing yeast, but you can choose the one you like. I have tried almost all of the brands, and they each do their job. 
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50 comments :

  1. carol l mckennaMay 8, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Very creative and informative post for Y ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol ( A Creative Harbor)

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  2. fredamansMay 8, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks for the post and tip. I'm not the greatest when working with yeast and hope this will help the next time I give it a go.

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  3. Rocky Mountain WomanMay 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    I love breads made with yeast - quick breads are good also, but don't have that earthy smell and taste...

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    1. Cristina PopMay 8, 2014 at 11:52 PM

      I know! I just love that smell of fresh bread :x

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  4. 21 WitsMay 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Wow, great tips and creative as well.

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  5. storybeaderMay 8, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    I remember when I was young, we used to stick the yeast in the cupboard, and sometimes in the fridge. But I've never been much of a cook! {:-D

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  6. BettyMay 11, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    The last time I tried baking bread it didn't rise right. We have a lot of humidity here and perhaps I needed fresh yeast. I need to try again.

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    1. Cristina PopApril 30, 2017 at 1:45 PM

      It`s possible that you haven`t stored the yeast properly. I think you should give it another try :)

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  7. Splendid Little StarsMay 12, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    I like rapid rise yeast because I can make bread faster if I wish. Recently I made some bread with the rapid rise variety and let the dough rise several times. The bread was so soft and lovely!

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  8. DebraApril 30, 2017 at 4:32 AM

    This was very helpful information. I stopped trying to bake items using yeast because it never worked out. Now I know why.

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  9. LubnaApril 30, 2017 at 8:18 PM

    That is a very informative article on yeast. Yeast is a common ingredients in many breads, knowing how to use them is important. Thanks for the info.

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  10. A Crafty MixMay 1, 2017 at 1:22 AM

    Okay, I didn't know that, which is probably why my cakes always flop ;-) Thanks a mil Cristina

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  11. Joy|Yummy SecondsMay 2, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    Thanks for the informative post. Pinning. Have a wonderful day.

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  12. April J HarrisMay 3, 2017 at 12:40 AM

    Yeast is so useful but it can be tricky to use. Thank you so much for sharing these great tips with us at Hearth and Soul, Cris!

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  13. Teresa BMay 5, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    Thank you for the tips. Usually I just go for baking powder or those dry yeast packages because I think the alternative is just too much trouble. You make it sound simple, though, so I'll try it next time I bake something. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!

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  14. Treat and TrickMay 6, 2017 at 8:22 PM

    Very useful post and thanks for pinning my recipe..

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  15. UnknownMay 9, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    Very informative! Thank you for sharing at Ravenwould.

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  16. Our Little YardenMay 9, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    Very useful post :)

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  17. UnknownOctober 6, 2017 at 4:43 AM

    Nice recipe thank you so much for sharing with us

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  18. PranavJune 22, 2018 at 11:33 PM

    Great! thanks for the easy procedure..:)

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  19. Erin SJune 23, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Working with yeast can be intimidating at first. These are great tips

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  20. JpJune 23, 2018 at 5:06 PM

    Every time I read a recipe that has yeast, I run. It is hard to deal with. Glad to know how to work with it.

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  21. ChingJune 23, 2018 at 5:35 PM

    I had to giggle when I read this. It reminded me of a childhood memory. As kids my dad loved making his own bread, it was delicious but he never got the yeast part right so we called it the 5 minute bread. You had to eat it fast otherwis it would be hard as a rock. It was because he didn't do the yeast paRT right! :)

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  22. TaraJune 23, 2018 at 9:57 PM

    I am very much a newbie when it comes to baking with yeast. I buy the instant packets to use, but I know there are so many other options available and that may work better in different instances.

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  23. HarishJune 23, 2018 at 10:46 PM

    Thanks for sharing this great article on how to use yeast with cakes. It really helps!

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  24. tinagleisnerJune 24, 2018 at 9:25 AM

    My attempt at using yeast many years ago was a dismal failure so thanks for the tips on how to properly care for yeast. Maybe I'll try using it again ...

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  25. The Super Mom LifeJune 24, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    I love baking and learning new tips on how to bake! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Olga ZakJune 24, 2018 at 10:07 PM

    This is a very informative article on yeast. These are great tips. Happy to know how to work with it.

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  27. Scrapbook AdventuresJune 25, 2018 at 3:55 AM

    Simple and useful tips. I love baking cakes and am always on the look out for new recipes and tips so thank you for sharing!

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  28. NinaJune 25, 2018 at 4:58 AM

    i was not aware of its purpose in detail, thank you so much for sharing the tips and glad to hear that it was successful

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  29. UnknownJune 25, 2018 at 5:02 AM

    I love soft and fluffy cakes. I going to ask my wife to see if we have any yeast in our home. I am going to make a request to add it to the muffins that she bakes.

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  30. UnknownJune 25, 2018 at 7:07 AM

    I love breads made with yeast but for mr yeast hasn't been easy to work with. You offered some great tips. Thanks.

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  31. Tia M.June 26, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    I do not really work with yeast because I really do not know how to work with it! I think I may try working more with it!

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  32. David ElliottJune 26, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    Yeast is a pretty tricky ingredient. You kind of have to know what to do with it or it will bite you in the end. Good things to know here.

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  33. kumamonjengAugust 31, 2018 at 3:10 AM

    I hardly know how to deal with yeast and glad to come across this post. It has certainly educate me in several way to work with yeast. Going to try out with bread :)

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  34. Kam BalitaanAugust 31, 2018 at 7:25 AM

    Haven’t worked with yeast for baking yet. But I sure do want to try baking my own breads.

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  35. HealthyFitCoupleAugust 31, 2018 at 2:05 PM

    Yeast is very tricky to work with. I recently used it for a pizza recipe and wasn't sure how to work with it, thanks for these great tips.

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  36. UnknownAugust 31, 2018 at 8:20 PM

    Thanks for the tips! I used yeast last thanksgiving to make some rolls but haven't used any since!

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  37. berlinAugust 31, 2018 at 9:18 PM

    i enjoyed reading this. I am not too familiar with yeast and never imagined its importance.

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  38. JNoteMusicSeptember 1, 2018 at 7:15 AM

    MY mom is so good at stuff like this. she can make anything. I on the other hand do not have these skills. But, I will try someday because it is worth it.

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  39. What Corinne DidSeptember 2, 2018 at 1:54 AM

    I have never tried to make yeast before. That'd be interesting to try. and your blog post would be the perfect thing to start!

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  40. Blair VillanuevaSeptember 3, 2018 at 2:47 AM

    Thanks for sharing this info about baking with yeast. I will share this to Mom.

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