Yeast converter

Convert a recipe's yeast weight between fresh, active dry and instant forms.

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A general conversion

This uses common professional guidelines: active dry yeast is 40% and instant dry yeast is 33% of the fresh yeast weight. Yeast strength and manufacturer guidance vary, and changing type can change proofing time. Follow the packet and judge the dough by its rise.

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