How to activate yeast step 2: Add a little sugar. Once you get the yeast on the water, add about a teaspoon of granulated sugar. Yeast is fed by sugar and this will help it multiply and activate with a little snack in its belly. Basically it speeds up the

The video I created is in partnership with my friends at Red Star Yeast. I’m doing a series of videos on simple techniques for better bread baking. This first one is all about incorporating yeast into a dough using the dry blend method. It sounds fancy,

Dried yeast comes in two basic varieties: instant and active dry. X Research source If you have instant yeast, there is no need to activate the yeast: Just mix it in with your dry ingredients. If you have active dry yeast, it helps to activate the yeast f