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

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Traditional Javanese Apem Cake from Indonesia

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.

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Paoba (rice cake), a Sichuan and Chongqing specialty snack

Sichuan and Chongqing Paoba is a local specialty in the streets and alleys. When the steamer is opened, white steam wrapped in rice fragrance fills the whole street. It is soft when eaten hot, with fine pores like a sponge full of water. The rice fragrance is mixed with a slight sourness, and the aftertaste is sweet. After cooling thoroughly, it has a firm and chewy texture, the sourness is clearer, and the sweet aftertaste is also prominent. It is just right~ Compared with the sweetness and firmness of Lunjiao cake and white sugar cake, I personally still like the sweetness and softness of Paoba~

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How to make and store 4-inch small pizza

Making a 4-inch pizza is so worry-free! Make more at a time, put the unfinished pizza in a bag and freeze it in the refrigerator, take it out and add ingredients to bake it again when you want to eat it, and it will be "revived" easily. ~ It's difficult for family members to agree on tastes, and they always quarrel over what to eat. Now everyone has a 4-inch pizza, and the main focus is "each showing off their own". You are obsessed with durian cheese, and I prefer bacon sausage. Don't be greedy for each other, and accurately grasp different preferences. After baking, take it directly to the "position" to show off, quiet and happy~

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Blueberry Jam Bread

Finally found time to make blueberry jam bread! You can add as many ingredients as you want to the jam you make yourself! The dough has a lilac glow, and the blueberry pulp is like a purple gem hidden inside. It looks amazing. When you open it after it's baked, the jam pops out and it's so sweet and sour.

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Vegetable steamed buns

These vegetable steamed buns aren't just plain white; they're naturally green thanks to the chopped mustard greens kneaded into the dough. They're soft and chewy, with a uniquely refreshing taste, not bitter at all, leaving only a subtle vegetable aroma. The chopped greens are so well blended into the dough that kids can't really tell them apart. Serve with a boiled egg, hot milk, and two small dumplings for a perfect combination of protein, carbs, and vitamins. Perfect for stubborn kids who won't eat vegetables! Breakfast is ready in ten minutes, and it's both nutritious and filling.

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lye bread

Its appearance is truly remarkable! The brown-red crust is shiny and glossy, and the black sesame filling appears at the cut, resembling a flower. The crust is slightly chewy on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside, and the sesame filling is fragrant and rich. It's like a homemade pastry made by our elders—simple yet flavorful, a true home-cooked delicacy. The sweetness of life is all in this bread.

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Banana pancakes

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Black sesame nut energy bread (crispy on the outside and soft on the inside)

This European bread is a great choice for a healthy diet. Based on whole grains and black sesame powder, it's rich in dietary fiber, promoting intestinal motility and aiding digestion. Paired with walnuts and raisins, the walnuts provide unsaturated fatty acids, protein, and various trace elements, while the raisins contain natural sugars and antioxidants, making it a nutritious and sugar-free option. Olive oil can be used instead of butter to reduce saturated fat intake. Unprocessed, it retains the original nutrients of the ingredients, providing a strong sense of satiety and helping to control calorie intake. Whether enjoyed as breakfast or a snack, it provides sustained energy while satisfying both taste buds and health needs, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a balanced, low-fat diet.

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Savory pork floss salad soft buns

pork floss, chives, and cheese. Just looking at them reveals how delicious they'll taste. When you're in a hurry in the morning, grabbing one is super convenient. The bread is soft, and with one bite, the salty flavor of the pork floss, the crispy chives, and the creamy cheese all explode in your mouth. The more you chew, the more delicious it becomes. It's truly fragrant, and there's no need to bother with the right combination. Finish one and keep another in your pocket for the day—a perfect breakfast and afternoon tea for a working person, right? 😀

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Hong Kong Style Pineapple Bun

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 😅