Active Dry Yeast is cake yeast in a semi-dormant state. The drying process in its manufacture, reduces moisture content to about 7%, giving it a longer shelf life than cake yeast. When rehydrated, it provides ultimate baking activity in all yeast dough, low sugar to highly sweetened breads.

Is active dry yeast the same as instant?

There are two main types of yeast that you'll find in the grocery store—active dry or instant rise (sometimes called quick rise or rapid-rise). Active-dry yeast is the variety that the majority of recipes call for. ... Instant yeast particles are smaller, which allows them to dissolve more quickly.

What is the difference between active yeast and dry yeast?

"Active" describes any dry yeast that needs to be activated prior to use, while "instant dry yeast" describes any dry yeast that's ready for use the instant you open the package.