Yeast Starter
A simple yeast starter to activate yeast for baking. This recipe uses a yeast cake (compressed yeast) and lukewarm water to create a bubbly mixture that can be added to flour for bread making.
Ingredients
- 0.6 ounce Fresh Yeast Cake (Compressed Yeast) (About half of a standard 1.75 oz cake. Can substitute with 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast.)
- 1 cup Lukewarm Water (Approximately 105-115°F (40-46°C))
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (Optional, to feed the yeast.)
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Instructions
- 1Crumble the fresh yeast cake into a bowl. Add the lukewarm water and stir gently until the yeast is dissolved. This should take a few minutes.
- 2If desired, add 1 tablespoon of flour to the yeast mixture. This provides food for the yeast and helps it activate. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place for 15 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy and bubbly. This indicates that the yeast is active and ready to use.
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