What to do if there is no yeast to make bread

Yeast is mainly used in making bread, but some friends find that they don’t have yeast when making bread and wonder if they can use other substitutes to complete the bread. As for the problem of not having yeast in making bread, other substances can actually be used as substitutes, such as beer and baking powder, which can allow the dough to ferment. The specific details depend on the production environment.

What is the best yeast for making bread?

Generally, any baker’s yeast (instant dry yeast) available on the market can be used.

If we break it down further, there are different categories such as high-sugar resistance, freeze-resistance, etc., which are suitable for different bread recipes or processes.

There is also a more classic classification, which belongs only to the professional field and generally needs to be purchased through special channels.

1. Fresh yeast: unstable activity and low fermentation capacity

Not resistant to storage, needs to be stored at low temperature of 0℃~4℃, can be stored for about 2 hours, otherwise it is easy to spoil and self-dissolve

How to use: Generally activate with warm water before use

2. Active dry yeast: more convenient to use than fresh yeast

The activity is very stable and the fermentation capacity is very high

It is not allowed to be stored at low temperature, but can be stored at room temperature for about one year.

Warm water activation is required before use

Disadvantages: Higher cost

3. Instant Active Dry Yeast: Vacuum sealed packaging, very hard after packaging

High activity

The activity is particularly stable and can be stored for three years without opening

Fast fermentation speed, greatly shortening the fermentation time

The cost and price are relatively high, but due to its high fermentation capacity and stable activity, the usage is small

It does not need warm water activation when used, but it cannot be directly exposed to cold water, otherwise it will seriously affect the activity of the yeast.

Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The usage of these three types of yeast is:

The usage conversion relationship between the three types of yeast: fresh yeast: active dry yeast: instant active dry yeast = 1:0.5:0.3

Therefore, comprehensive factors should be considered in actual use, including formula, process, cost, convenience of procurement, etc.

How to make bread without yeast

1. You can use beer yeast or yogurt instead of yeast

2. You can make bread without yeast, but you can use baking powder.

3. Knead the dough well and place it in a ventilated place. It will ferment after about 3 or 4 hours. It is a natural fermentation without yeast.

Normally, yeast is added at the beginning.

To be more specific, when adding the ingredients, water and milk should be added first, and yeast should be added last. This way, the yeast will not come into contact with water at the beginning, which will lead to poor fermentation effect.