If you cut a bread recipe in half, do you also cut the yeast in half or use the whole packet?

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pierino · Answer

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RobertaJ · Answer

Absolutely halve the yeast along with the rest of the ingredients.  I do this routinely, since I'm usually baking for one.

Blissful B. · Answer

Thanks!

hardlikearmour · Answer

Yes.  Use only 1 &amp;amp; 1/8 tsp if the original recipe calls for 1 packet.