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How will i substitute a yeast starter with only an instant yeast?

Nov 01, 2007 by magicteaspoon | Posted in Cooking & Recipes

My recipe of Ciabatta calls for a yeast starter. Unfortunately, I don't know how to make a yeast starter, so if I just substitute it with an ordinary instant dry yeast, what will be my proportions?

for 1/2 cup starter follow this formula and try it out.
1/2 cup tepid water (100 to 108 degrees)
2 packages dry yeast
1/4 cup AP flour

Stir the yeast and flour into the water into the water. Let rest and get bubbly

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