Probably not cake yeast—it’s fun to mess around with once in a while, but too impractical for regular use. The choice between instant and active dry boils down to personal preference.

These two types of yeast are typically sitting next to each other on grocery store shelves. They look similar. They even do the same thing. But what makes active dry and instant yeast different?

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Instant yeast can be added directly into your dough, well, instantly, while active dry yeast needs to be dissolved in water and activated.

Yeast is an incredible ingredient that helps doughs like bread rise. But what is the difference between active dry yeast and instant yeast? We explain it all.

Yeast is an incredible ingredient that helps doughs like bread rise. But what is the difference between active dry yeast and instant yeast? We explain it all.