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Originally Posted by Ken524  Villa,
At the risk of exposing my ignorance here for all to see... What is IDY? I'm guessing it's a type of yeast since that's the only ingredient I don't see in the recipe.
Also, what does the ascorbic acid do?
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Ken.....IDY is instant dry yeast. You can use any yeast you have on hand as long as it's not old. If you use active dry yeast just use a little more as IDY is finer is size and a little more active. There's a conversion factor but don't get too wrapped up around the axle over it. It won't make a big difference.
The vitamin C acts as a dough conditioner and strengthens the gluten as well as helping the yeast work longer and stronger. It's kind of like viagra for your dough. I get 500 mg chewable vitamin C pills at the supermarket and run it over my fine cheese grater. You don't need a lot.
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