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How to Activate Yeast

Learn how to activate yeast with these step-by-step directions and extra tips for troubleshooting. Happy baking!

Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

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  1. Add warm water to a bowl. Sprinkle in the yeast and sugar and stir it together.
  2. WAIT! Let the mixture bloom for 10 minutes. You should see bubbles and foam forming, if after 10 minutes nothing has happened then the yeast has died and you will need to start over.