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25 g dried yeast = x g fresh yeast?

18-07-2009 03:01PM

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willietherock

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making cinnamon buns and the recipe is 25g dried yeast but have only fresh yeast.How much should i use?

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#2 18-07-2009 07:08PM

CJhaughey

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Carve out a lump with a tablespoon and it should be about 2 x the volume of the spoon,fresh yeast can be variable IME, better a little more than less.

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#3 19-07-2009 12:18AM

Magic Monkey

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The ratios are 100% fresh yeast : 50% dried : 25% instant

So, use 50g.

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#4 23-07-2009 01:28AM

Keith in cork

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Read the packet! :rolleyes:

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