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Yeast

If the recipe just says 50 grams yeast, is that fresh yeast, rapid rise yeast or regular dry yeast? For example- Bread with Fresh Grinder Flour says 50 g yeast.
Lins

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  • Hello!

    Usually our recipes calls for fresh yeast, unless anything else is specified.
    Johan Customer Service
  • I'm in Canada.  Fresh yeast does not seem to be readily available. What is the conversion for instant or traditional dry yeast?
    Penny Dyck
  • Hi Penny,

    I would advise you to test this converter, convert from compressed baker's yeast to your preferred type of yeast 😀 

    Yeast Converter – Yeast Conversion Calculator (omnicalculator.com)
    Johan Customer Service
  • Hi Penny:
    I purchase fresh yeast at Real Canadian Wholesale Club.

    Lins
    Lins
  • For recipes that call for 50 g fresh yeast, a common conversion is:

    • ~16–17 g active dry yeast
    • ~15–16 g instant (rapid rise) yeast
    So roughly, fresh yeast = 3× the amount of dry yeast.

    Since fresh yeast isn’t always available, instant yeast is usually the easiest substitute—just mix it directly with the flour.

    Hope that helps!
    EthanCarter
  • Hi everyone 👋

    Just to add a clear and simple answer for anyone still confused:

    If your recipe says 50 g fresh yeast, you can use:

    • ~16–17 g active dry yeast
    • ~15–16 g instant (rapid rise) yeast
    ✔️ Easy rule to remember: Fresh yeast = about 3× dry yeast

    💡 Tips:

    • Instant yeast → mix directly with flour
    • Active dry yeast → dissolve in warm water first
    Also, if you want a quick way to calculate conversions like this (and other formulas), you can use this handy tool:
    👉 https://onlinegwacalculator.com

    Hope this helps—happy baking! 🍞
    Ethan Carter

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