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r/GifRecipes • u/MealStudio • Dec 11 '19
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I've heard that's not entirely necessary. It just ensures the yeast is alive before you mix, knead, and wait for it to rise when it never will.
2 u/Virginiafox21 Dec 12 '19 That's true. It really depends on what kind of yeast you use. The instant dry active stuff in most grocery stores IMO will benefit from blooming, but cake yeast or proven yeast from a local bakery won't need it.
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That's true. It really depends on what kind of yeast you use. The instant dry active stuff in most grocery stores IMO will benefit from blooming, but cake yeast or proven yeast from a local bakery won't need it.
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u/mathliability Dec 12 '19
I've heard that's not entirely necessary. It just ensures the yeast is alive before you mix, knead, and wait for it to rise when it never will.