How to Dissolve Yeast in Warm Water
- 1). Fill a bowl with the amount of water indicated in the recipe. Typically, it is 1 cup of water per package of yeast. Use water between 105 degrees and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best temperature for dissolving yeast without killing it.
- 2). Sprinkle the yeast over the water. Allow to sit for two minutes.
- 3). Stir the yeast into the water gently until dissolved. The water will look cloudy.
- 4). Add sugar to the water and stir.
- 5). Allow the yeast mixture to sit for another three to five minutes. The yeast should start to bubble or foam in the water.
- 6). Add the yeast mixture to the rest of the ingredients as directed in your recipe as soon as possible after it begins to bubble. This allows the yeast to combine with the other ingredients to produce the best results.
