Can yeast be used without water

If the dough only has flour and oil instead of water will it proof? And should I use the same amount of yeast as I would if using water? In the case that water is needed, what is the minimum proportion that will make the dough proof?

I'm working on a pastry recipe which ingredients are:

500 g flour
250 g sugar
250 ml EVOO
5 g ADY or 25 g fresh yeast
1 tbsp aniseed
1 tbsp cinnamon
Almonds

The “Tortas de Algarrobo” are andalusian olive oil cookies. The traditional recipe is the same the Arabs brought with them hundreds of years ago: sugar, cinnamon, aniseed, almonds, flour and oil, without any additives. The list of ingredients for the ones I buy which are the ones I like and want to do is: flour, sugar, EVOO, aniseed, cinnamon, almonds and yeast. When I do them I get a crunchy cookie but the ones I buy are tender, which makes me wonder if the yeast I use is working.

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Best Answer

Yeast is a living organism that has basically been put into suspended animation by being dried out. Like all living organisms, water is critical to support life.

Trying to use yeast without water will not work.

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Quick Answer about "Can yeast be used without water"

Like all living organisms, water is critical to support life. Trying to use yeast without water will not work. Not only will the yeast not work, but the flour won't either -- without water, it won't develop gluten, so even if the yeast worked, there'd be nothing to trap the air bubbles that it produces.

Can yeast be activated without water?

You do not need hot water to activate the yeast. A small amount of room-temperature or slightly warm water works best. Once foamy, stir it with a spoon or a fork until the yeast is completely dissolved. It should be smooth and silky and you can carry on with the rest of the recipe.

Do you have to mix yeast with water?

So, inquiring bakers \u2013 inquire no more! You don't need to dissolve active dry yeast in lukewarm water before using it. (Even though it still says you should dissolve it on the back of the yeast packet, if you buy your yeast in packets.)

Can active dry yeast be added directly to flour?

Quick-Rising Active Dry YeastIt can be added directly to the flour and other ingredients without having to be activated in warm water first. Simply blend the specified quantity of yeast with the other dry ingredients in a large bowl. The yeast will activate as soon as the liquid ingredients are added.

Does yeast need liquid?

Yeast: Active dry yeast lies dormant and needs a warm liquid to become \u201cactivated.\u201d Instant yeast, also known as quick-rise or rapid-rise yeast, does not need to be activated or \u201cbloomed\u201d before using. It's ready to go as-is and simply gets incorporated right into your dry ingredients.

How to activate dry yeast (Be sure it's alive!)

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