Instant yeast is also known as rapid-rise yeast or bread machine yeast. Fresh yeast, also known as cake yeast, is a soft, ...

In fact, things have changed so much in the world of commercial yeast that, technically, no yeasts require proofing anymore.

Unlike yeast, which was traditionally used to bake both breads and cakes, these agents don't need to "rise." Thus, true to their name, quick breads are ready in a fraction of the time. Despite ...