Different types of yeast question re breadmachines

[vicky]

I bought a can of Allinsons Dried Yeast for the breadmachine. However, it says on the tin 'not suitable for breadmachines'.
I'm had a look at their website and the difference I can see is Easybake Yeast (the type suitable for bm) has some ingredients in it to make it faster working, so if I activate the other stuff (water, airing cupboard etc) can I use it?
I hope so as I have now got an (opened) can of it. Has anyone tried it...and not broken the machine?!

[kalimna]

Im sure it would work OK, though not having had specific experience of using dried yeast like that. Just tryout a batch and see what happens. You won't break the machine, just might not have as good a bread as you're used to.
However, you could just as easily (and with better flavour/texture, though takes a bit more effort) make bread the old fashioned way using hands and an oven?

Adam

[Two_Sheds]

you could just as easily ...make bread the old fashioned way using hands and an oven?

We've had that conversation several times over on here. People tend to choose breadmakers if they are short of time or have arthritic hands, etc

[vicky]

Thanks kalimna, I will test it out next time.
I just don't have the time for it by hand, the machine's great, you just put the bits in and a few hours later it's done it all for you!

[Caro]

I would guess the first start of the yeast should be done (can't remember the details, but the bit where you let it froth up in warm water ) before you add it to the machine. I would then give that a quick mix with the other ingredients, chuck the lot into the machine and hope for the best!

Let us know if it works ...

[Hilary B]

As Caro says, try activating the yeast in warm water first. I would then simply put that yeasty water in the bread machine, and continue as with ordinary ingredients (apart from not adding any more yeast).
Of course you can't use the timer, which is my main reason for using the machine (fresh bread for breakfast).
If that doesn't quite work out, do the above, but use the 'dough' program, then continue in the normal way from the dough (I sometimes use the machine to make a dough for pizza bases, although not while dietting!)

[Shadylane]

I tried it recently, activated it with warm water and sugar. The bread wasn't inedible but it didn't rise enough, was a bit stodgy. I think it needs a longer rising time than bread machines give, but I think it would depend on the machine. I researched it and some found that you could use it with little difference.

[Two_Sheds]

lol, I've been using the wrong yeast all the time then Allinson Dried Active Yeast

I always get a good loaf in my BM, and always use the timer (12 hr setting usually)

[chris]

erm... same here Works well for us too, esp on the rapid bake function!

[Patchninja]

You can use baker's yeast in a BM so I don't see why not. I make a corking brioche with baker's yeast. Try that programme!

[green thing]

we used Allinson's yeast in the little cans until last year when it stopped working
we use to mix and leave it in warm water allowing it to start bubbling then throw in in the mix
switch the machine on and that was it
it worked every time
then it just stopped working
we got through four cans with the same results rock bread
we email Allinson they said that they had changed the formula of the yeast in the yellow cans should use the packet stuff
we sent the yellow cans back and they tested them said it was ok
and then sent us the same weight of yeast in the packet form and recommended that it was used in the bread machine
the packed stuff did work very well but was a little bit too expensive and used too much packaging
so we have changed to fermipan red it �3.95 for 500g doesn't go off just keep in the fridge you have to keep it air tight
no mixing with water just throw it in as powder perfect bread every time
it's made by
lallemand iberia sa
cachofarra
2910-524 setubal
portugal
[email protected]
our small independent health food shop stocks it

[J G T]

HI I have been given a pack of fermipan red yeast but would like to know the quantities to use in a breadmaker,my recipe quotes 3/4tps to 400gs flour. The person I got it from is chef and he uses 7gs
My breadmaker is a Panasonic SD2501
I have just made a loaf using Wessex mill cobber flour and Allinsons yeast best bread yet, its a brown flour but i used a basic white programe. Try the web site. [url=http://www.wessexmill.co.uk]Wessex Mill

[alldigging]

I use the stuff in a little tin.

Today I made a loaf and did it on dough cycle and then did it on white bread cycle. I think it's risen more than usual - but the proof is in the cutting and we're resisting the temptation at the moment.

[binley100]

my OH swears by the dove farms stuff in an orange packet, has tried other dried yeasts and they don't seem to perform as well . We tend to put our machine on the timer so it's ready in the morning or when someone gets in from work .

[ohbeary]

HI I have been given a pack of fermipan red yeast but would like to know the quantities to use in a breadmaker,my recipe quotes 3/4tps to 400gs flour. The person I got it from is chef and he uses 7gs
My breadmaker is a Panasonic SD2501
I have just made a loaf using Wessex mill cobber flour and Allinsons yeast best bread yet, its a brown flour but i used a basic white programe. Try the web site. [url=http://www.wessexmill.co.uk]Wessex Mill

You lucky devil, Red Fermipan is the executive bread yeast, 1tsp to 2lb strong white bread flour + 1/2 tsp milk powder, 1 tsp vinegar, pinch of salt, small nugget of lard/ veg shortening, tepid water to a soft dough, mix for 10 mins on slow speed, rest cool for 20 mins, knock back and mould into loaves or rolls, prove til double size and bake 180C with a tray of water in the base of the oven.