I add sugar to the warm water in which i dissolve the (dry) yeast. It seems to give it a little “jump start”. I read somewhere that yeast loves that stuff. Is that a mistake or valid?

  • aubeynarf@lemmynsfw.com
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    2 days ago

    It’s 100% valid that yeast loves sugar, and using sugar the way you mention, or mixed into the dough, is common.

    The flavor of the finished product will differ from a slower rise with just flour, which would supposedly be more complex/nutty.