why does my yeast (fresh) not make my bread dough rise?

Question

I follow the directions whether it be packaged warm or cool and knead as directed. should I just quit??!!

Answer 1

Make sure that you place your dough in an oiled bowl, covered with plastic and maybe a damp kitchen towel over it. Then set aside in a warm area. Cold will never allow the dough to proof. It should take about an hour and a half to two hours, be patient. To make sure your yeast is active add a small amount of sugar in the luke warm water along with the yeast. In about ten minutes you will know for sure if your yeast is fresh because you will see foam on the top. If nothing happens it's no good. Good luck for the next time.

Answer 2

Maybe the yeast is too old, or too cold. Just toss it away, go buy some new and make bread in the bread machine, or however. Be sure to follow the bread recipe, by the way.

Answer 3

do you let the yeast proof first, (add warm water and let it sit until it starts to bubble)? You may be using inactive yeast, or if you are high altitude, you need to add other things to make your bread rize..don't give up..check out some sour dough recipies, they are easy, and rise well once you have a good starter.

Answer 4

You need a food thermometer to make sure your liquid is warm enough to activate the yeast and cool enough notto kill it. That is the main reason people fail to get a good product. It is worth the investment.

Answer 5

You need to be sure you're using warm enough water with it.

Answer 6

It takes hours for it to rise. I leave mine out overnight.

Answer 7

...and make sure the local temperature is high enough.