Hi,
Does anyone know how much yeast is in a packet? I have bulk yeast but forget how many teaspoons or tablespoons are in a packet. So many recipes call for packets.
It's 2 1/4 teaspoons. :)
2-1/4 teaspoons equal 1 packet.
Resalee
Susan,
what is equal to the packet yeast is 2 1/4 teaspoon or 1/4 oz. Hope this helps. Beverly in Arkansas.
on the average there's is aproximately 2 tsp in a package of dry yeast...I have found a few that actually have 2 and 1/4 tsp but that is more or less a 50:50 occurance....Mary (Magicsmom) from Tennessee
2 and 1/2 tsps to one packet of yeast. I do it all the time.
"A 1/4 -ounce packet of active dry yeast contains approximately 2-1/2 teaspoons; the measurement will not be exact as yeast is packaged according to weight rather than volume. A packet of yeast is sufficient to raise 4 cups, approximately 1-pound, of flour." From the Red Star Yeast website
I have found that the two and a half tsp is fine - give or take an amount of yeast in a recipe does not affect the rising; I make 4 loaves of wheat bread at once and I use about 7 tsp yeast - give or take. Seems fine always.
www.foodsubs.com/LeavenYeast.html
2 1/4 t.
Tell me why it measures @ 1 1/2 level teaspoons? Using standard measuring spoons.
Everyone says 2 1/4 teaspoons, but anything from 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 works. I typically only use 1 3/4 teaspoon.
I had 2 1/4 teaspoons in a package now it says 2 1/2. Which is the correct amount of yeast for pretzels
Looking to compare yeast measures
A standard package of active dry yeast contains 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast or 10.54 grams.
