A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A living fungal leavening culture; commercial baking yeast is sold fresh or dried.
In the kitchen
Helps the dough rise for mantou and other leavened buns.
Fresh, active dry and instant yeast are different forms. It is not baking powder.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有酵母吗？
Does this dish contain Baking yeast?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
