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Home bakers generally donât need to reduce or increase liquid amounts to compensate for the type of yeast used since the quantities are so small. 1  To substitute instant or bread machine yeast for active dry yeast, use 25% less instant yeast than active dry.
What is a substitute for yeast in bread? A: There are no substitutes for yeast in bread that can produce the same fluffy, risen texture that yeast yields. However, baking soda is occasionally used as leavening in breads that do not require much rising, and it is also often used in baked goods other than bread. Continue Reading.