Dr. Oetker Instant Yeast, 3-pack

Professional-grade instant yeast that requires no proofing --- simply add directly to dry ingredients. Each packet is portioned for use with approximately 500g of flour. Reliable, consistent, and easy to use, this is a pantry staple for anyone who bakes bread or yeast-raised pastries at home.

No need to dissolve it first. That is the whole point of instant yeast — stir it straight into the dry ingredients rather than proofing it in warm water, which saves a step and one of the commonest ways a bake goes wrong.

One sachet raises about 3¼ cups (500 g) of flour. Add the rest of your recipe, follow its timings, and let the dough rise before baking. Store cool and dry.