Prestige Turbo Yeast Vs Bread Machine Yeast

Yeast is a key ingredient of bread. It serves a multitude of functions from creating an appealing rise to adding an element of flavor enhancement. While there are various varieties of yeast available, two are particularly well suited for use with bread machines: active dry yeast and bread machine yeast.

Active dry yeast must first be “proofed”, by dissolving it in warm water before being added to your dough; two rises are also required before it can be used, unlike bread machine yeast which does not need to be proofed before being added directly into your machine.

Bread machine yeast comes with smaller granules and may include dough conditioners like ascorbic acid to speed up rising times, so for optimal results it is advised that you replace traditional yeast in your recipe with bread machine yeast for best results.

Can Bread Machine Yeast Replace Regular Yeast? Yes, though with certain caveats. Due to differences between active dry yeast and bread machine yeast granule sizes, more flour may need to be added than required due to different kneading times in bread machines cycles; additionally salt should be reduced since too much inhibits yeast growth; finally due to short rise times necessary with these machines, raisins or nuts should probably be added last so they are evenly mixed into your dough.