If, after 5 minutes the yeast isn’t bloomed then your yeast is old (expiration dates matter here!) or the liquid you used is too hot.Give it a little stir and let it sit for 1-5 minutes or until the yeast is completely dissolved. To Proof, Active Dry Yeast, place a portion of the warm liquid in a bowl and add the yeast.Because I use the Instant Active Dry yeast, there’s no proofing involved. Proofing yeast is used more for dry active yeast. With the Instant Platinum yeast, you don’t even have to let it proof first – like how I added it to this recipe.You don’t want to add it to boiling or super hot water as you will kill the yeast. When adding it, add it to very warm liquids (120-130F).I tend to store mine in the fridge or the freezer for extended storage. Store your yeast in a dark, cool area.Because I use only Red Star Yeasts (99.9% of the time it’s their Platinum), it’s pretty foolproof. It’s relaxing albeit using the stand mixer or kneading the dough by hand. Well, that’s where I’m here to help you.īaking bread, rolls, and doughs is something I honestly find truly cathartic. They are afraid to work with yeast or aren’t sure about the techniques. One of the most comment comments I get when I ask why folks don’t make homemade bread at home is that they are afraid of it. Working with yeast – no fears, you got this! Check out this post on how to make your own bread flour. Since bread flour is so hard to find (I’m feeling that pain too), grab some Vital Wheat Gluten and make your own bread flour using your AP Flour. You can use it but they won’t be like classic hoagie rolls but they still will taste yummy. Plus, AP flour will make the bread denser.The higher protein in bread flour is what gives the bread its “chew” and rise. You won’t get the same result with US all-purpose flour as you would bread flour.However given the current state of the world and the difficulty people are having finding bread flour, you can BUT there are differences in the outcome. Normally I’d advise against it because you’ll end up with a different texture and outcome.
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