Proofing Yeast?

[crewsk]

I'm trying to keep my hands busy today so I have decided to make some focaccia. Now my question is this, how long does it take for yeast to proof?
Here is the recipe that I'm using http://www.discusscooking.com/viewtopic.php?t=3596

 

[PA Baker]

About 5-10 minutes, crewsk. Once it looks foamy, you're good to go. If it doesn't get foamy in that amount of time, then either
1. yeast was old and dead
2. your water was too hot, killing the little guys
3. your water wasn't warm enough

(Keep up the good work! )

 

[crewsk]

Thanks PA! One other question, I know I have been told a thousand times but what should the water temp be? My brain is going on shutdown today!

 

[PA Baker]

Standard is anything between 85 and 105--anything that feels comfortably warm on your wrist.

Also, don't add salt until you have flour mixed in. Sugar helps it proof better (usually about 1Tbsp).

Hope this helps!

 

[crewsk]

That helps very much! Thanks again!!

 

[Russell]

I usually proof my yeast in 110 degree water.

 

[crewsk]

My water was about 110 or so(I think ). Anyway, I just took the focaccia out of the oven & since I couldn't wait for it too cool, I had a piece. It turned out really good! As a bonus, the kneading really felt good!!

 

[PA Baker]

My water was about 110 or so(I think ). Anyway, I just took the focaccia out of the oven & since I couldn't wait for it too cool, I had a piece. It turned out really good! As a bonus, the kneading really felt good!!

Glad it was good, Crewsk! I love kneading bread--it's a wonderful stress reducer. Did the altoids help you at all?

 

[crewsk]

Yes, the Altoids are helping a lot! It seems that as long as I keep something in my mouth, I do pretty good.

 

[PA Baker]

Good for you! How many days has it been now?

 

[crewsk]

Today will be the first totally smoke free day. Yesterday I only had 6.

 

[PA Baker]

Good for you! Hang in there and let me know if there's anything I can do to help

 

[crewsk]

Thanks, I will! You are helping just by checking up on me! Today should go pretty good since I'm getting ready to go to my parents & I don't smoke around them at all.

 

[Russell]

crewsk, I would love to know your foccocia recipe! please post or PM!

 

[PA Baker]

crewsk, I would love to know your foccocia recipe! please post or PM!

Here it is, goldfish!
http://www.discusscooking.com/viewtopic.php?t=3596

 

[Russell]

Thanks PA!

 

[crewsk]

Thanks PA!!

 

[PA Baker]

No problem! Didn't mean to step on toes, but I'd copied it yesterday so remembered that you'd posted the link. Once DH is on a break from South Beach I plan to make it, too.

 

[crewsk]

Not to worry, no toe stepping done here!

 

[Russell]

fococcia just came out of the oven. i bit of a struggle getting it ou of the pan, but it's delicious