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Yeast Converter

Swap between active dry, instant and fresh yeast.

From the notes Relative to active dry: instant ≈ 0.75×, fresh ≈ 2.5× by weight. One ¼-oz packet of active dry ≈ 7 g ≈ 2¼ tsp. Instant can be mixed straight into flour; active dry is usually proofed in warm liquid first.