yeast equivalency list (by sallye)

How To Make yeast equivalency list (by sallye)

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  YEAST MATH-EQUIVALENTS & CONVERSIONS The following conversions make it possible to substitute one form of yeast for another.
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  l envelope dry yeast = 2-1/2 teaspoons by volume........ 1 envelope dry yeast = 1/4 ounce by weight.................. 1 envelope dry yeast = 2/3 ounce compressed yeast in rising power
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  1 envelope compressed yeast = 1-1/4 teaspoon dry yeast
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  Therefore, 2-1/2 teaspoons or 1/4 ounce of dry yeast is equal to 2/3 ounce compressed yeast.
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  1-1/2 envelopes dry yeast = about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon by volume ...................................................... 1-1/2 envelopes dry yeast = 3/8 ounce by weight......... 1-1/2 envelopes dry yeast = 1 ounce compressed yeast in rising power.
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  Therefore, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon or 3/8 ounce dry yeast is equal to 1 ounce compressed yeast.
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  Multiply envelopes of dry yeast by 2/3 to determine ounces of compressed yeast.
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  Multiply ounces of dry yeast by 8/3 to determine ounces of compressed yeast
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  Multiply ounces of compressed yeast by 3/8 to determine ounces of dry yeast
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  Multiply ounces of compressed yeast by 3/2 to determine number of envelopes of dry yeast.
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  This looks complicated, but it's really not. Since I didn't know whether you bought the little foil packages of the jars of yeast, I posted the method for both kinds for your use in substitution.
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