Yeast and Conditioning Ingredients

Pin It Now! You may... already know there are dough conditioners on the market to enhance the crumb texture of whole grain breads.

SAF RED instant yeast

For one single loaf (1 1/2 lb), the recipe will often call for 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast, I can't recommend SAF RED instant yeast enough!

Plus you can add these conditioning ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons (each)

• Instant ClearJel® powder
• Lecithin Granules or powder
• Vital Wheat Gluten flour

For a 2-lb loaf, you can add 2 teaspoons (each).

Note: I do make my own concoction with the above conditioners in my Enhanced YEAST Mix. Yes, it IS a shared secret, [but please don't post it elsewhere].

Grocery Store

I adore baking... with buttermilk, which is another delight to conditioner your dough, and then adding 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (per 5-8 oz of buttermilk) is recommended, plus a DASH of ascorbic acid.

Except for... adding individual teaspoons of INGREDIENTS is tedious!

Instead... whisk up a mix (to store in the freezer) to add just Tablespoons of Enhanced YEAST Mix, as directed in the previous post.
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Better Baking Buttermilk

Now with using buttermilk; I teach BB Buttermilk classes online (see my class testimonials). I share these just for fun, and at this point in time, they're FREE! You'll want to register to attend, (DON'T request to register here) DO go to my personal website: sharonanne.com* and scroll down - to follow the prompts there. By the way, BB (stands for "better baking") Buttermilk.
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Instant Yeast: buy SAF RED

Yeast: I might add that I love SAF RED yeast. I believe it is the best and most forgiving yeast on the market. It doesn't require pre-proofing like active dry yeast does, and it's more potent, so you can use as much as 25% less. I ALWAYS buy it in 1-lb packages, which is far more economical than the small packets.

SAF GOLD instant yeast

RED or GOLD: People often ask me, what's the difference between the SAF RED and SAF GOLD instant yeasts, both made by SAF. The RED variety is for most bread baking.

Whereas yeast dough, with lots of sugar - normally makes the yeast rise too fast - the SAF GOLD variety is formulated for such breads. The SAF GOLD is a good type for bagels too.

RED STAR Bread Machine Yeast

According to the manufacture, RED STAR bread machine instant yeast and SAF RED are the exact same product, just available (locally) in different parts of the country.
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Finally... instant yeasts are 25% more potent than regular ACTIVE dry yeast.

To Substitute: SAF RED, GOLD or Red Star BREAD MACHINE instant yeast, within recipes calling for ACTIVE dry yeast, simply add 1 1/2 teaspoons INSTANT yeast (per 3 cups flour).

Fool Proof: (Really!) Remember the beauty of instant yeasts (are)... - they don't require any pre-proofing in water first, as active dry yeast does. You can simply add instant yeasts in, with the other dry ingredients.

Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Now go for it...

Sharon Anne

*Remember, go to my website, to register (to learn) more about my buttermilk. *Plus begin to learn how valuable Instant ClearJel can become in your baking too.
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