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Can You Substitute Active Dry Yeast for Instant Yeast in Pizza Dough

Asked Apr 29, 2020 by Jennie O.

Pizza Dough question: Can I substitute non instant (active dry yeast) for the instant yeast called for in the recipe? And if so, does that change anything?

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  • Adam N.

    June 3, 2020

    I had the same question! Would like to confirm two issues please.

    What should the total amount of water be does it need to be adjusted? Also is there any concern as the water for the yeast activation should be about 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the recipe calls for cold water?

    Should it be option 1: (water from original recipe + water from activating yeast)?

    Or should it be option 2: adjusted to reflect the total listed on the original recipe? ( water from yeast activation + adjusted value= total original listed water value)

    • Lynn ClarkMilk Street Staff

      June 4, 2020

      Hi Adam - Total amount of water should remain the same, so Option #2. The small amount of water for proofing can be warm, just make sure the majority of the water is cold. Best, Lynn