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Yeast Substitute

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Yeast Substitute
Out of yeast or turned off by the price? Here's how to make an effective and inexpensive yeast substitute.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Baking soda
  • Lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients according to the recipe.

2. Then, add in equal parts baking soda and lemon juice to equal the amount of yeast called for in the recipe.

3. Bake as usual.

Tips:

1. Dough does not need rise time when made with yeast substitute.

2. The baking soda and lemon juice need to be added last for the reaction to work properly.

3. For best results, use fresh baking soda.

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Yeast substitute, Member tripletsrajoy

I had 1 tsp of yeast and needed another tsp. So I found this recipe and tried it. #1 I would like clarification from the author. As one reviewer pointed out said if 2 tsp of yeast is needed then you would use 2 tsp of baking soda and 2 tsp of lemon juice. I however did not read it that way. I read it like the first reviewer if 2 tsp of yeast is needed then I would use 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp of lemon juice. So clarification might make a huge difference in how this actually works. #2 I actually used the last of my yeast for 1 tsp and then did 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. It looked and tasted different than what I am used to. It wasn't bad, but it was not what I wanted. So my review is just okay. If in a pinch again I may do it again, but highly unlikely. If there IS a good substitute for yeast out there I would certainly like to know what that is.

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