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I have a Yeast Affection....

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Emerogork

I have a Yeast Affection....

Every package or bottle of yeast claims to be "Active".
Is there any yeast that not active?

It has been recommended that I look for "Instant Active Dry Yeast".
I have seen combinations of all words and then some. 
"For bread machines", is the latest one I have found.

So confused.
Other than having to activate in warm milk or add directly to the mix, does it really matter?

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Emerogork

In short, "Though there are some minor differences in shape and nutrients, Rapid-Rise Yeast is (pretty much) the same as Instant Yeast and Bread Machine Yeast. "

At my level of baking, it probably does not make much difference between the three but I wonder if anyone has found much difference.

Apparently, my original guess holds that it may not make any difference.
Much ado about nothing....

Thank you...