2007-02-07 11:49:08 · 11 answers · asked by anmarie_smith 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
first you need to make sure that the yeast is fresh. add it to water that is lukewarm. check the water temp on the inside of your wrist. it shouldn't be too hot, and should make you say ah when you feel it. add some of the yeast to this and give it a few minutes to react. yeast that is alive will bubble and smell yeasty.
if you are mixing the yeast into the recipe, before adding it to a liquid, you will need to make sure that the liquid is warmer, but not much more. water that is too hot will kill the yeast. yeast will rise in cool water, but it takes longer.
after you finish mixing the dough, sit it someplace warm, but not hot and away from a draft ( i like to use the top of the refrigerator). cover it with plastic wrap ( this should be lightly oiled, so it doesn't stick when the dough rises) and a dish towel if you want to speed up the process. hope this helps.
2007-02-07 12:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by bakingbeauty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
between 65 and 75 degrees
2007-02-07 19:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Doofus B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
warm, like 72 degrees farenheit, and dark
2007-02-07 19:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by OGAMI1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool area, no sunshine (perhaps a basement or cellar) just let sit until it is time to rack wine over..
2007-02-07 19:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No oxygen, warm temperature.
2007-02-07 19:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Kiera B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm and dark environment . . .
2007-02-07 19:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Beer!
2007-02-07 19:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by Corrine L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My work colleague's shirt.
2007-02-07 19:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by redjake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm, moist, and no air.
2007-02-07 19:51:57 · answer #9 · answered by babydoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋