Wondering what kind of yeast to use when making your Amish Friendship Bread starter--instant, active dry, rapid rise, fresh? Not quite sure how they're different? Read on! We'll keep it simple: for making an Amish Friendship Bread starter from scratch, we recommend using active dry yeast. But if you look in your pantry and realize you've run out or if you go to the store and they have none, you can definitely substitute with different types. There are some subtle differences you need to … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Starter (Made with Yeast)
If you're ready to dip your toe into sourdough baking, you'll need to make a starter. Here's a super easy, no-fail way to start your starter (sometimes called a "lazy" starter), and it takes less than 10 minutes. The trick is to use commercial yeast to kick off the fermentation process. After a few rounds of feeding, your starter will take on a life of its own and continue to thrive with the sugars in the flour and wild yeasts in the air. You'll be able to make traditional sourdough bread … [Read more...]