- 1 packet instant yeast (2¼ tsp / 7 g) = 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp / 7 g) — proof active dry first (King Arthur Baking)1:1 by weight or volume. Active dry rises 15–20 minutes slower; dissolve it in warm liquid before mixing into dough.
- Bread machine: reduce instant yeast by 25% when swapping for active dry (King Arthur Baking)Instant yeast in a bread machine runs hotter and faster; cutting 25% prevents over-rising.
Instant yeast substitutes
Tested swaps for instant yeast, with ratios and sources.
Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Instant yeast converter gives the grams.
Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.