Pre-soaking yeast myth

Pre-soaking yeast myth

Myth: Soaking yeast in warm water before adding other ingredients.

This was true back when the yeast came in a cake and was compressed live yeast. Both the Regular and Instant yeast today will activate and begin multiplying with a minimum of water, and will work fine just mixed with the other ingredients in your recipe.

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