How to Bloom Yeast

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Skip this whole process when using instant yeast.. Measure out a small amount of water or milk.. Warm the liquid.

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1

Skip this whole process when using instant yeast.

Step 1

Skip this whole process when using instant yeast.

2

Measure out a small amount of water or milk.

Step 2

Measure out a small amount of water or milk.

3

Warm the liquid.

Step 3

Warm the liquid.

4

Mix in a teaspoon (5 mL) of sugar.

Step 4

Mix in a teaspoon (5 mL) of sugar.

5

Sprinkle yeast on top of the liquid.

Step 5

Sprinkle yeast on top of the liquid.

6

Stir the yeast in after 30 to 90 seconds.

Step 6

Stir the yeast in after 30 to 90 seconds.

7

Wait 10 minutes, watching for bubbles or froth.

Step 7

Wait 10 minutes, watching for bubbles or froth.

8

Add the liquid yeast mixture when the recipe calls for yeast.

Step 8

Add the liquid yeast mixture when the recipe calls for yeast.

9

Examine fresh yeast for problems.

Step 9

Examine fresh yeast for problems.

10

Measure a small amount of water or milk into a heat-safe container.

Step 10

Measure a small amount of water or milk into a heat-safe container.

11

Warm the liquid.

Step 11

Warm the liquid.

12

Mix in teaspoon (5 mL) of sugar.

Step 12

Mix in teaspoon (5 mL) of sugar.

13

Add yeast to the liquid.

Step 13

Add yeast to the liquid.

14

Wait a few minutes and watch for bubbles.

Step 14

Wait a few minutes and watch for bubbles.

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