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Default instant vs. regular yeast


"Kalmia" > wrote in message
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On Feb 22, 6:32 pm, "Kent" > wrote:
> "merryb" > wrote in message
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> On Feb 22, 12:59 pm, Kalmia > wrote:
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> > Bread recipe calls for instant and all I have is regular Red Star.
> > Can I use it and if so, in same quantity? Thanks.

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> Yes & yes...
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> And more Yes and Yes....


Then, I wonder why the recipes specified 'instant'.
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When this arises I just let the dough rise until it's where I want it. I
suppose this is an issue with a bread machine, though you can probably just
use more yeast. This looks like a good site:
http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/01...st-conversions