{"title":"Yeast","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaker's yeast is a living fungus that feeds on the sugars in flour and releases carbon dioxide, which makes dough rise. There are two dried types in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/baking\"\u003ebaking\u003c\/a\u003e range. Dried active yeast comes as small granules that need waking in warm water with a pinch of sugar before use. Fast action or easy-bake yeast is finer and goes straight into the flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse yeast for sandwich loaves, bread rolls, pizza bases, soft Mumbai pav for pav bhaji and vada pav, tandoor-style naan, Sri Lankan roast paan and sweet buns scented from the essences shelf. It also makes appam batter ferment faster in a cold British kitchen, and some cooks use a pinch for bhature. For quick breads without yeast, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/baking-powder-and-soda\"\u003ebaking powder and soda\u003c\/a\u003e do the job in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor dried active yeast, the water should feel warm on the wrist, around blood heat. Too hot and it kills the yeast, too cold and nothing happens. If it has not foamed after ten minutes, it has lost its strength. Keep opened tubs sealed in the fridge and use sachets by the date on the pack, as yeast weakens with warmth and air.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"allinsons-dried-active-yeast-125g","title":"Allinson's Dried Active Yeast 125g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllinson's Dried Active Yeast is the classic granular baker's yeast for traditional hand baking, packed in a small tin with a resealable plastic cap. The granules are woken up first in sweetened warm water until they froth, then added to the dough. Allinson's has been milling since 1892, and the tin holds 125g, enough for several batches of bread, rolls, pizza bases or soft naan dough. Browse more baking yeast in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yeast\"\u003eYeast\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tin gives this activation recipe: dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 150ml of warm water, made with 1 part boiling to 2 parts cold. Sprinkle in 15g of the dried active yeast and whisk thoroughly, then leave in a warm place until the surface is covered in froth, which usually takes about 15 minutes. Whisk again and use straight away. The liquid used to activate the yeast counts towards the liquid in your recipe, so take it away from the water or milk the recipe asks for. Knead, prove and shape as your recipe directs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivate in warm, sweetened water before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the tin in the fridge with the cap on once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within 4 months of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allinson's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55388058485075,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/allinsons-dried-active-yeast-125g-front.png?v=1792057890"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/yeast.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}