When should I add proofed yeast to a bread machine?
I like to use proofed yeast when making bread. I want to use a bread machine but all
the recipes call for adding dry yeast to the dry ingredients before adding the liquid. Since proofed yeast is basically a solution of water and dry yeast, when and where should it be added to the ingredients?
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It depends on why your bread machine is having you keep your yeast dry:
If it's because you're putting a bunch of ingredients in the night before and setting the machine to have bread ready for breakfast (e.g., on a delay), then you have to use dry yeast. The yeast needs to stay dry so it doesn't start growing until the machine is ready to start.
If its because the machine does a preheat cycle to warm up the flour/water/etc. before mixing, then add in the proofed yeast when mixing is about to start. That also means you'll probably want to wait until shortly before that to proof your yeast.
If its just to make mixing easier, then combine it with the wet ingredients instead.
Remember to count the water/sugar/etc. from proofing the yeast as part of the total in the dough (e.g., if you proof in 100g of water, add 100g less water than the recipe calls for).
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The yeast needs to stay dry so it doesn't start growing until the machine is ready to start. If its because the machine does a preheat cycle to warm up the flour/water/etc. before mixing, then add in the proofed yeast when mixing is about to start.Should I proof yeast before adding to bread machine?
Bread machine yeast is similar to the instant yeast and can be directly added to the flour without any need of proofing first.How do you use activated yeast in a bread machine?
To use active dry yeast instead of instant (bread machine) yeast in a recipe, multiply the amount of yeast by 1.25. 1 teaspoon instant (bread machine) yeast = 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast.Do you need to activate yeast for bread machine?
Bread machine yeast and rapid-rise yeast are specially formulated for the bread machine and become active more quickly than active dry yeast. You can use active dry yeast in your bread machine, but it should be dissolved in water before being used.How do you use yeast after proofing?
Wait 5-10 minutes, then look for foamy bubbles: Proceed with the recipe. If you don't see foamy bubbles, the yeast is past its prime. Time to start with new yeast! Once yeast is proofed, don't let it sit around, or it'll lose its vitality.7 Common Bread Machine Mistakes That Are Easy To Avoid
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Answer 2
Add all dry ingredients as ordinary, when it's time to start adding liquid ingredients, add the yeast starter and make sure to subtract an equal amount of water from the recipe.
It's that simple.
Answer 3
As above poster says, but I add liquids in first, which includes yeast starter. I never get a good a rise if I just added yeast to flour , I really need a good activation in a jug of water.
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