i used my breadmaker a couple times, and i keep my yeast in the fridge. then when i make bread, it doesnt rise. is it because the yeast is cold coming out of the fridge?
2006-07-14 07:06:52 · 9 answers · asked by melissa 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Yes. Yeast is/are microscopic plants that feed on sugars and starches and give off carbon dioxide. Just like plants don't grow in the winter, yeast won't grow in th e cold. Either mix with some lukewarm (not hot) liquids and let it warm up a few minutes or, let the pkgs. warm to room temperature before using the dry yeast . (Too much heat will kill the yeast. That's why bread is baked, to kill the yeast.)
2006-07-14 07:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by Carlton73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check the date on the package. Yeast will work under most conditions. You kill yeast at 138 degrees. What my mom did when making pizza dough is she would dissolve the yeast in warm milk, then add the cold liquid and then add the rest of the ingredients. Yeats needs something to eat and grow. In pizza dough its is the shortening. Salt will slow down the rate. So don't mix salt directly to the yeast. Sugar and eggs will also feed the yeast but you change the texture a bit. Try experimenting and see what works best.
2006-07-14 16:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ask the Chef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you keep yeast in the fridge you are kind of keeping it in "hibernation". When it's time ot use it you need to "wake" it up by putting it in some warm water(about 1/4 cup) with a little sugar- just a pinch or so. When you see bubbles on the surface you know the yeast are awake and having a party! (ready to use)
When you use this method, just use some of the water and sugar from the recipe- measure it out and then put some into a different cup.
2006-07-14 14:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of yeast matters...as well as the expiration date. It is probably more a case that the yeast had expired than that it was cold. I work at a Pizzeria and we keep the active dry yeast in the cooler. Once it is opened it must be secured in an airtight container and used fairly quickly. Yeast is a living organism and has a relatively short shelf life once opened.
2006-07-14 14:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by exec_chef_greg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also..check the expiration date on the yeast..make sure it's good.
2006-07-14 14:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold yeast wont work you need to activate it with warm water
2006-07-15 23:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, cold yeast will not work
2006-07-14 14:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by Campbell Gramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has to be room temperature
2006-07-14 16:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes !
2006-07-14 14:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by MISS.ANGEL!!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋