Yeast Differences

[sammidog]

Can someone please explain how to convert a measurement of fresh yeast into packets of dry yeast (7g)?

[judydawn]

Here you go sammidog.

From fresh yeast to dry – divide amount by 3, eg. instead of 30 grams of fresh yeast use 10 grams of dry
From dry yeast to fresh – multiply by 3, meaning 7 grams or dry yeast becomes 21 grams of fresh.

[droverjess]

to convert fresh cake yeast to instant yeast, for 1 packed tablespoon/0.75 ounce fresh yeast use 2 teaspoons instant yeast or 2-1/2 teaspoons active dry

1 teaspoon instant aka instant active dry=1-1/4 teaspoons active dry or 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh cake yeast


Instant yeast is the small grain 7 g packet.
Active dry is the larger grain dried yeast, usually soaked in water.
Fresh cake yeast is fresh bakery yeast.

Hope this helps