Instant Yeast vs Active Dry Yeast

Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry and skip step one? Add the instant yeast after adding half of the flour and missing well, then add the rest of the flour?

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Gammy
Gammy May 24, 2020
You can, but to use instant yeast in place of active dry, incorporate directly into the dry ingredients (I usually whisk it to distribute the yeast into the flour). Add any ingredients used for proofing (warm water, sugar) to the dough along with other liquid ingredients. here is a great primer on yeast differences and why a recipe may call for one type over another: https://www.seriouseats.com/2018/03/all-about-dry-yeast-instant-active-dry-fast-acting-and-more.html
 
Miss_Karen
Miss_Karen May 24, 2020
Wow! Thanks for the link-its quite informative.
 
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