Instaferm Instant Yeast | WTF - Ep. 155

Swap out the active dry for instant yeast today, the proof is in the loaf ... on this week's WTF. Learn about instant yeast vs. active dry yeast and Instaferm!

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:50 – Instant yeast vs. active dry yeast
1:24 – Instaferm gold vs. Instaferm red
2:23 – How much yeast do you need?
3:08 – Focaccia recipe with Instaferm
5:33 – Monkey bread recipe with Instaferm
6:58 – Storing Instaferm
7:42 – Can I always swap active dry for instant?
8:32 – Conclusion

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[WhatAtinyWorld]

So the yeast is just vacuum sealed, once you cut it open (from the top!) it becomes normal yeast. A yeast packet is 7 grams or 2 1/4 teaspoons. Whenever a recipe called for a packet of yeast, just measure out 2 1/4 teaspoons and use as directed. Store in the freezer. Hope this helps!

[kimberlyvanzandt]

Only found the gold brick, can I use that one both ways? Sweet and non-sweet doughs?

[WhatAtinyWorld]

All they had left in the grocery store was this brick...

[mikki]

would be nice to have some measurements...if recipe asks for one pack of fleischmann yeast does 8g of the 450g of the red package be the right amount?

[JohnDavid-ugsv]

How much is needed to make a regular white loaf of Bread?

[OnedayDesigns]

Once open, does the yeast need to be refrigerated?

[sulemaleon]

Hi for 5 cups of flour how yeast do you need with the red pack?

[HoHo-qrdx]

I used to follow this recipe: eggs, milk, Butter, flour, sugar and salt. It's possible to use the same recipe with red instaferm ?

[lavellnutrition]

How can you use it in a sugar free baked recipe?

[lashauncrump]

Will the red work for dough for cinnamon rolls? What will happen to the dough if it's not compatible?

[alejandromunozduque]

What’s the difference between quantities of fresh yeast and Gold Instaferm?
If a recipe demands 20g of fresh yeast, how much Gold Instaferm should I use?
Thank you.

[lechegaray]

Which of these yeasts are better for bread that we are gonna freeze once it is shaped? Specifically brioche! Thanks love the channel!

[alexisjainet]

Can you use Instaferm for pizza dough?

[ariadnataquiva]

I usually use 25 grams of instant yeast ( that one that comes in little balls) for my bread. Should it be the same quantity of grams with the red Instaferm yeast? 🥖🍞🥖

[HoHo-qrdx]

How much yeast it's necessary to bake 1 kg of flour?

[HoHo-qrdx]

What happen if I use red pack yo bake a sweet bread?. Does it works?

[ediegardner]

Can u use instaferm yeast in bread machine