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a mass of bubbles in or on the surface of a liquid

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an agent that stimulates or precipitates a reaction, development, or change

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to form or cause to form foam

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a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells

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barm

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any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division

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Fresh or compressed yeast usually comes in 1-pound (450-g) cakes shaped like a brick.

Chapter 8 Working with yeast in straight doughs

The Commission fears adverse effects in compressed yeast markets in south-western Europe (Spain, France and Portugal) where the operation would reduce the number of effective suppliers from three to two.

FOODSTUFFS : GBI-ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS MERGER UNDER INVESTIGATION

fresh or compressed yeast Fresh yeast mixed with a starch that is portioned or compacted into a small cube.

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Blend thoroughly and set aside; cool to lukewarm, then add 1 purchased (where to purchase?) compressed yeast cake or 1 tablespoon dry yeast powder.

The subject of homemade yeast rises again

One cup of this mixture is equivalent to one package of active dry yeast or one cake of compressed yeast.

Homemade yeast and baking powder

Since it is hard to separate the yeast from the water, starch is often added to absorb the water and the mixture is made into cakes and sold as compressed yeast. Dry yeast, compressed in modern presses, contains no starch.--Chemistry in Everyday Life, 1924

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