Yeast converter
Recipe asks for fresh yeast and you have dry — or the other way round? Get the right amount in grams, teaspoons and packets.
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How it works
Rule of thumb used by bakers and yeast makers: 1 part instant ≈ 1.2 parts active dry ≈ 3 parts fresh yeast by weight.
Questions & answers
How much dry yeast replaces a cube of fresh yeast?
A 42 g cube of fresh yeast ≈ 14 g instant (2 packets) or about 17 g active dry yeast.
How much is one packet of dry yeast?
In the US a packet is ¼ oz = 7 g = 2¼ teaspoons. European sachets are usually 7 g too.
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