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Yeast Math
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Published 1995
The following conversions make it possible to substitute one form of yeast for another.
- 1 envelope dry yeast = 2½ teaspoons by volume
- 1 envelope dry yeast = ¼ ounce by weight
- 1 envelope dry yeast = ⅔ ounce compressed yeast in rising power
Therefore, 2½ teaspoons or ¼ ounce dry yeast is equal to ⅔ ounce compressed yeast.
- 1½ envelopes dry yeast = about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon by volume
- 1½ envelopes dry yeast = ⅜ ounce by weight
- 1½ envelopes dry yeast = 1 ounce compressed yeast in rising power