Baking and dough
What is the difference between instant yeast and active dry yeast?
The short answer. Instant yeast can be mixed straight into the flour, while active dry yeast is usually dissolved in warm liquid first.
Both make dough rise. Instant yeast is finer and works a little faster. Liquid for yeast should be warm, around 110 degrees Fahrenheit, because heat above about 130 degrees can kill yeast.
Our cinnamon roll and pizza recipes use instant yeast.
Where it shows up in our recipes
Question
How do I know my yeast is alive?
Stir a pinch into warm water with a little sugar. It should foam within about 10 minutes.