Yeast is responsible for the dough rising. A few simple steps help you check whether they’re working properly and avoid a dough that doesn’t bake through.
Ingredients
- yeast
- a bit of warm milk or water
- a pinch of sugar
Preparation
- Crumble fresh yeast into a bowl.
- Add lukewarm liquid and sugar.
- Mix and leave for about 10 minutes.
- When foam appears, the yeast is active.
Bakeidoo Tips
- The liquid can’t be hot—high temperature can kill the yeast.
- The best temperature is slightly warm liquid, similar to body temperature.
- Instant dry yeast often can be added directly to the flour.