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Active vs. Fast-Rising Yeast
My recipe calls for fast-rising yeast. I have active dry yeast. Can I use it, and how? —Steve
Steve, yes absolutely, you can use active dry yeast in place of fast-rising yeast. It just might take your dough a little longer to rise. Happy baking!
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Can you tell me what I am doing wrong when I make corn bread? When I cut into it just falls apart. What am I doing wrong? Thanks,
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My recipe calls for fast-rising yeast. I have active dry yeast. Can I use it, and how? —Steve
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I just went peach picking and would like to substitute my fresh peaches in recipes that called for canned. Is there an easy way to remove the skin from fresh peaches? – Louise
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Is there anything that can be substituted for the horseradish?
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