date:Feb 19, 2019
Yeasts are microorganisms which are single-celled and classified as part of the Kingdom Fungi. The scientific name for the yeast used for bakery products is called Saccharomyces Cerevisiae which literally means sugar-eating fungus. It is responsible for the rising of the dough because of its strength and ability to ferment. The fermentable sugars in the dough are converted into carbon dioxide and ethanol.
For bakery products, there are majorly two types of yeast with the main difference being t