Instant Yeast

A fast-acting dry yeast that can be mixed directly into flour without dissolving in water first. It is more potent than active dry yeast and is the preferred choice for most modern bread recipes because of its reliability and speed.

By Henry Hunter · Updated October 1, 2026

Henry's notes from the bench

• I use this exclusively. You don't need to 'bloom' it in warm water. Just toss it in the bowl and go. It's foolproof.