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What happen if you use rapid yeast in "basic cycle" in bread machine?

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twnori

What happen if you use rapid yeast in "basic cycle" in bread machine?

Hello guys, new here. Recently I started learning how to bake bread with a bread machine, it's a lot of fun!

Now based on my research, you should use active yeast in basic cycle and rapid yeast in rapid cycle.

My question is: would it ruin the bread if you use rapid yeast in basic cycle? (since rapid yeast is all I have and I'd like to give my bread more time to rise)

 

Thanks!

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Lechem (not verified)

I would have thought that breadmakers use rapid yeast and recipes would be geared for every cycle. Does your breadmachine come with a recipe book? What make is it?

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twnori

it is Zojirushi 2lb bread machine. In the book, it ask you to use rapid cycle if you're using rapid rise flour (2 hour total time) I'm just wondering if I use basic cycle (3 hour total time), giving my rapid yeast more time to rise the bread would it provide a better result? or would it result in over-proofing?

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Lechem (not verified)

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1014322/Zojirushi-Bb-Pac20.html?page=18#manual

It's quite clear that Active Dry Yeast is preferred for the normal cycle and Rapid Yeast for the quick cycle. 

I'm guessing that using rapid yeast in a slow slower cycle could end up in over proofing. However i have also read they can be used interchangeably and the instructions seem to be saying not to. Using them interchangeably i think would be fine when baking by hand so you can watch the dough and not the clock which you're not able to do when using a machine. What you could do is drop the amount of yeast by 20-25%. Sonic the recipe asks for 10g active yeast then go for 7.5-8g of rapid yeast. Might need some trial and error but i don't think you'll get a complete flop. It'll always be edible and with some adjustments you could get a perfect loaf. 

If you prefer a longer cycle then it might be better to buy some active directory yeast.