How we worked it out
Updated as you change the numbers.
- Instant ≈ active dry × 0.75. Fresh ≈ instant × 3.
Method and assumptions
These are common baker’s conversions; yeast strength varies by brand. Active dry yeast is often dissolved in warm water first; instant can go straight into the flour.
Questions
How much instant yeast replaces a packet of active dry?
About 5.3 g (1 3/4 tsp).
Sources
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