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Aer the yeasng process begins, the yeast will produce carbon dioxide. The
carbon dioxide will expand the bread and make the inner bre soen. However,
yeast is fast breeding and needs carbohydrate found in sugar and our as
nourishment.
1 tsp. acve dry yeast =3/4 tsp. instant yeast
1.5 tsp. acve dry yeast =1 tsp. instant yeast
2 tsp. acve dry yeast =1.5 tsp. instant yeast
Yeast must be stored in the refrigerator, as the fungus in it will be killed at high
temperatures. Before using it check the producon date and storage life of your
yeast. Refrigerate it as soon as possible aer each use. Usually the main cause of
bread failing to rise is bad yeast.
The method described below will check whether your yeast is fresh and acve.
(1) Pour 1/2 cup warm water (45-50˚C) into a measuring cup.
(2) Put 1 tsp. white sugar into the cup and sr, then sprinkle 2 tsp. of yeast over the
water.
(3) Place the measuring cup in a warm place for about 10min. Do not sr the water.
(4) The froth that appears should come up to 1 cups worth. Otherwise the yeast is
dead or inacve.
9. Salt
Salt is necessary to improve the avour and crust colour of the bread. Salt can also
stop the yeast from working. Never use too much salt in a recipe.
10. Egg
Eggs can improve bread texture and make the bread more nourishing and larger in
size. The egg must be added and mixed in evenly.
11. Grease, buer and vegetable oil
Grease can make bread so but can reduce storage life. Buer should be melted or
chopped into small pieces before using.
12. Baking powder
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