Yeast vs Baking powder

Saudades Active member

76POSTS

12 years ago

Hello!

I need a couple of clarifications:

1. What should i look for at the supermarket when buying yeast e.g. to make bread, pizzas.
2. What is fermento quimico em p贸? and the difference from fermento biologico em p贸?

Thanks

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James ViP

11272POSTS

12 years ago

Hi Sauadades,

Fermento biol贸gico is yeast (usually active dry yeast) and you can buy it in any supermarket. You can also buy yeast paste in many bakeries (padaria) should you need it.

Fermento qu铆mico em p贸 is baking powder as we know it. The most common brand here in Brazil, as in most of the world, is Royal.

Here in Brazil, due to climatic conditions, yeast doesn't alway produce the same results as it might in other countries. I personally find that whether or not the instructions tell you it isn't necessary I always proof my yeast (add it to warm water or milk mixed with sugar) and let it form a foam before I add it.

I also find that it helps to let bread dough, etc., rise considerably longer in order to ensure the desired results.