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Default Yeast vs. chlorine question

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Cuthbert Thistlethwaite > wrote:

> When a baking recipe using yeast calls for water, does anyone avoid tap
> water on the theory that the chlorine is inconsistent with good yeast
> development? Is that a false idea, not worth worrying about, I hope?


I've always used tap water and never had a problem.

If you're worried about the chlorine content in your tap water, leave it
in an open-topped container for 24 hours, and the chlorine will
evaporate off.

Miche

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