• rise time - if the recipe only called for room temp rise, you probably would need longer than 1 hour. However, since there is an overnight fridge rise, there is enough time for the active yeast to work.
• where to store yeast - most types dry and sealed, ok at room temp. Open dry types - I prefer storing in the fridge for longer effective life, but don’t remember where I learned it (long time bread maker). If someone else says fridge not needed, I’d be interested in knowing the reasoning.
• storing fresh yeast - always in the fridge, and for much shorter durations.
Update on where to store yeast - pantry, fridge or freezer. See article in link. https://marketbasketfoods.com/long-can-store-yeast/#:~:text=Newly%20purchased%20yeast%20(with%20good,if%20kept%20in%20the%20freezer.
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On replacing instant yeast with active:
• amount - use same volume or weight
• rise time - if the recipe only called for room temp rise, you probably would need longer than 1 hour. However, since there is an overnight fridge rise, there is enough time for the active yeast to work.
• where to store yeast - most types dry and sealed, ok at room temp. Open dry types - I prefer storing in the fridge for longer effective life, but don’t remember where I learned it (long time bread maker). If someone else says fridge not needed, I’d be interested in knowing the reasoning.
• storing fresh yeast - always in the fridge, and for much shorter durations.
https://marketbasketfoods.com/long-can-store-yeast/#:~:text=Newly%20purchased%20yeast%20(with%20good,if%20kept%20in%20the%20freezer.