Some believe this is a needed hydration step when using active dry yeast.

Other bakers put active dry yeast directly into the bread dough undissolved.

Active dry yeast comes in two varieties: regular and quick-rising.

Some recipes call for active dry yeast to be "proofed" in warm water and sugar before the flour is added to make the dough.

In other recipes, active dry yeast can be added with the flour to the warm water/sugar mixture.

However, feel free to use the dry yeasts interchangeably.

In a large bowl, dissolve the dry yeast in 1 1/2 cups water.

I've taken up home brewing and have a few sachets of dry yeast in my 'fridge.

Active dry yeast can be used without proofing (soaking it to make sure it's active).

Dry finish is made using a select dry yeast.