I have used 1 Tablespoon for each loaf of bread, since I like to have it rise more quickly.
Typically, one package of dry yeast is equivalent to about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 teaspoons of jarred yeast.
It is a foil packet, often 1 tablespoon, of loose yeast. Yeast is also sold in cakes or loafs. or in a jar of loose yeast.
Just keep tapping the packet. Alternatively, yeast is also sold dried in jar form which doesn't usually result in static. Look for the yellow "Allinson" pots of yeast.
Just use one packet of whatever you have - all of the packets contain the same amount. Active Dry Yeast, Instant Yeast, Rapid Rise Yeast, Fast Rising Yeast or Bread Machine Yeast are all the same. They just have different names. If your yeast is in a jar - use one level teaspoon.
4 ounces is 24 teaspoons. (1 ounce=6 teaspoons)
To make a yeast starter effectively, mix water, flour, and yeast in a jar. Let it ferment for a few days, stirring occasionally. This will create a strong yeast culture for baking or brewing.
That is generally some type of mold. Its not yeast?
You can go down to your local bakery, they might sell you a pound package. I pay about $8 for the pound. KEEP IT IN THE FREEZER, as it gets old on the shelf. Inactive yeast will ruin your project. Learn to figure out if your yeast is good. Small packages bought in the store have an expiration date on them. For a reason.
To create a yeast starter for bread, mix flour and water in a jar, then add yeast. Let it sit at room temperature for a few days, stirring occasionally. The mixture will become bubbly and active, indicating that the yeast is ready to use in bread dough.
It is the reflexive property of equality. Any quantity is equal to itself.
To create a sourdough starter with yeast for baking bread at home, mix equal parts flour and water in a jar and add a pinch of yeast. Let it sit at room temperature, feeding it with more flour and water daily until it becomes bubbly and active. This process usually takes about a week. Once your starter is ready, you can use it to bake delicious sourdough bread.
A jar of honey in 2004 cost £3