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2. Baker's yeast - Wikipedia

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   Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast commonly used as baker's yeast. Gradation marks are 1 μm apart.. Baker yeast is the common name for the strains of yeast commonly used in baking bread and other bakery products, serving as a leavening agent which causes the bread to rise (expand and become lighter and softer) by converting the fermentable sugars present in the dough into carbon dioxide and ...

3. Quick bread - Wikipedia

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   Yeast breads often take hours to rise, and the resulting baked good's texture can vary greatly based on external factors such as temperature and humidity. By contrast, breads made with chemical leavening agents are relatively uniform, reliable, and quick. Usually, the resulting baked good is softer and lighter than a traditional yeast bread.

4. Proofing (baking technique) - Wikipedia

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   In cooking, proofing (also called proving) is a step in the preparation of yeast bread and other baked goods in which the dough is allowed to rest and rise a final time before baking. During this rest period, yeast ferments the dough and produces gases, thereby leavening the dough.

5. Bread Not Rising? Here’s Why (and How to Fix It) - AOL

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   Making bread in the summertime is a real joy. The warm, humid temperatures help dough rise beautifully. But in winter, it can be a real bear to get the lift you need in a cooler home.

6. Instant vs. Active Dry Yeast: What’s the Difference? (And Can ...

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7. Yeast - Wikipedia

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   Yeast, most commonly S. cerevisiae, is used in baking as a leavening agent, converting the fermentable sugars present in dough into carbon dioxide. This causes the dough to expand or rise as gas forms pockets or bubbles. When the dough is baked, the yeast dies and the air pockets "set", giving the baked product a soft and spongy texture.

8. Instant vs. Active Dry Yeast: What’s the Difference? (And Can ...

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9. The Real Truth Behind What Sets Active Dry & Instant Yeast Apart

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   These two types of yeast are typically sitting next to each other on grocery store shelves. They look similar. They even do the same thing. But what makes active dry and instant yeast different?