I mixed the yeast with water that was about 110ºF (which is what the package said). I waited 5-10 minutes for it to froth up and it never did after 10 minutes. I continued to make the bread anyway. Do you think my bread won't come out well since the yeast never bubbled?
Thanks
2007-10-29 11:06:32 · 7 answers · asked by merrieishott 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I just bought it. The expiration date is July I think
2007-10-29 11:16:29 · update #1
That is so weird. I just checked on my bread (its been 1 hour), it is HAS doubled in size! I hope it will taste alright (I'm making stromboli!!)
Thank you all!
2007-10-29 11:22:27 · update #2
PROOFING THE YEAST
"Proofing the yeast" was something my grandmother taught me to do. To make sure that your yeast is active, you can put it in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar and a package of yeast. Stir this and set it aside to bubble. If it bubbles, it's good - of not, throw it away - the bread won't rise.
hope this helps. good luck.
2007-10-29 11:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Diamond Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hm... There are so many variables...
I always "proof" my yeast with sugar in the water (120º ) and wait about 10 minutes. Generally there is at least a light colored scum on the top, implying a little bubble growth. If yours didn't change at all, its possible your yeast is just totally dead, in which case your bread will not rise at all. This rarely happens.
How old is your yeast. Yeast really DOES die around the package time warning - so throw out old stuff and move on.
By the way, your loaf is going to have to rise at least once before baking. You'll know in that rise if the yeast is working or not...
Good luck
2007-10-29 11:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether the yeast raises or not - it will still taste good. I found with the mixer that sits on the counter with the bowl, the way you make bread with it, you put the yeast in with the sugar and salt - not in with the water so you don't "proof" it first. If the date is good on the yeast, you are good to go. I just finished making 9 batches of cinnamon rolls during the fires down in California and they rose nicely. One thing that will help your bread to rise is to turn on your oven for exactly 1 minute at 400º. Turn off the oven, place your bowl with the dough in the turned-off oven and let it rise in there. It will like that environment and rise up nicely.
2007-10-29 11:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rli R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to me yesterday .... my yeast never bubbled, but I could still smell it. So, I went ahead and did my usual, and the dough did rise. My loaf baked well, and tastes great.
2007-10-29 11:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by tracy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the yeast didn't foam up in the water.....you're gonna be dissapointed...it'll be rock hard
2007-10-29 11:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by kiers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possily not. maybe the yeast went bad.
2007-10-29 11:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the twilight zone??
2007-10-29 12:22:00 · answer #7 · answered by ken G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋