Creative Ways to Cook with Dry yeast – Recipes You Haven’t Tried
Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious Dry yeast recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.
Recipes with Dry yeast
In Javanese culture, kue apem holds symbolic meaning as a sign of seeking forgiveness and expressing gratitude, and is often served in traditional ceremonies such as slametan, nyadran, and ruwahan. It is also an important part of the Kirab Apem Sewu tradition in Surakarta, where thousands of apem cakes are distributed as a symbol of unity and a prayer for blessings.
These coconut buns are absolutely amazing! The dough contains no water at all, relying entirely on milk, coconut milk, and heavy cream, resulting in a liquid content of up to 80%. This doubles the milky and coconut aroma, making them moister, richer, and softer than regular bread. The crust is baked to a golden-brown, glossy sheen, making them incredibly appetizing. The coconut filling is particularly unique, incorporating low-gluten flour, eggs, and milk, remaining moist even after baking—not dry or cloying at all. Breaking it open reveals a generous filling of coconut flakes, dense and moist, with an incredibly rich coconut and milky aroma, sweet but not cloying. I rarely make coconut buns, but this one is truly worth trying! Whether you make small dinner rolls or braided buns, they look and taste fantastic. The aroma fills the house when they're fresh out of the oven, and their soft, comforting texture is incredibly soothing. One bite and you're instantly filled with happiness!
These red bean paste flower rolls are absolutely gorgeous! The red and white stripes resemble natural marble patterns. Each layer of red bean paste is rolled up perfectly, creating a fluffy and soft white dough wrapper around a smooth and sweet red bean paste filling. Just looking at them makes my mouth water. The dough is soft yet slightly chewy, and the red bean paste is delicate and not too sweet. You can taste the slightly grainy red bean flavor in every bite.
Fluffy Sweet Potato Cheese Bread is a soft, enriched bread that hides a creamy sweet-potato filling and a generous layer of mozzarella in the centre. The dough is made with bread flour, egg, warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, and melted unsalted butter for a tender, pillowy crumb. Inside, mashed sweet potatoes are seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then loosened with milk for a smoother, creamier texture before being spread into the middle and topped with mozzarella.
These coconut-flavored red bean buns are a classic Cantonese dim sum treat. The surface is dazzlingly shiny, smooth and without any air pockets—the quality of being purely handmade is immediately apparent! They're soft and bouncy to the touch, with a delicate and dense texture inside, fluffy yet chewy—far superior to pre-made buns. A subtle coconut and wheat aroma blends perfectly with the rich, not-too-cloying red bean paste, sweet and slightly runny. One bite is soft and warming, a truly authentic Cantonese flavor, a must-order comforting dim sum for dim sum, becoming more fragrant with each chew!
When making this red bean paste bread, I deliberately avoided cutting or braiding it, mainly to prevent the red bean paste from drying out after baking in the oven, which would greatly affect the texture. Instead, I layered the red bean paste into the dough, creating a flaky, layered texture similar to puff pastry. This avoided the problem of biting into a mouthful of filling that was cloyingly sweet, and allowed the sweetness of the red bean paste to blend perfectly with the softness of the bread. Every bite offers a delightful combination of creamy red bean paste and fluffy dough, with rich layers that make it incredibly satisfying to eat.
Soft and fragrant banana pancakes are made from mashed ripe bananas and then combined with eggs, coconut milk, all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and yeast. They have the natural sweetness of bananas, a soft texture, and are perfect served warm as a simple yet satisfying snack or breakfast.
Freshly baked cheesy bacon lava buns, with a golden crust coated in cheese powder, soft and stretchy to the touch. Tear the bread open, and the cheese slices slowly unfold with a milky aroma, releasing the savory bacon flavor immediately. The rich meaty and milky aromas intertwine, and the soft dough encases the savory filling, making every bite a satisfying experience.
I never thought about making pineapple buns myself, in fact, I never thought I could do it. As for why I do this, of course it’s because of my baby son😅 The crispy pineapple skin, the soft sweet bun, and every bite has a light butter aroma. The recipe with less sugar and less oil makes this "evil" food feel a bit refreshing 😅
The bread's surface is golden brown and crispy, sprinkled with dry cheese powder and baked to create enticing light brown spots. Its round and plump appearance is incredibly appetizing. The moment you bite into it, the crispy crust and savory cheese aroma fill your nostrils; the inside is soft and fluffy like a cloud. When you break it open, long strands of mozzarella cheese stretch out, wrapping around tender, fragrant beef chunks. The spiciness of black pepper, the sweetness of bell peppers, and the crispness of cabbage intertwine, creating a savory and flavorful taste that isn't greasy. It perfectly replicates the soul of Sam's Club, making every bite incredibly satisfying!