If you've just started a new baking project and are all out of active yeast, but did find some instant dry yeast, don't fret.

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Yeast added to dry ingredients: 120-130ºF—noticeably warm to the touch, but not hot. Yeast bloomed with wet ingredients: 110-115ºF—barely warm. Yeast is most active within these ranges.

5 grams (1½ tsp) instant yeast 40 grams (2 tbsp + 2 tsp) granulated sugar 25ml (1 tbsp + 2 tsp) tepid water ¾ tsp fine sea salt 3 large eggs, at room temperature ...

If it calls for a packet (21/4 teaspoons), go up to 3 teaspoons, suggests Mark Miller, baking center manager for Lesaffre Yeast Corp., the maker of Saf-Instant yeast.