How to Use yeast in a Sentence

yeast

noun
  • It’s derived from malassezia, a type of yeast found on the skin.
    Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
  • There is no yeast, for this is not a puffy, doughy sticky bun.
    Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Among the yeast doughnuts in this box, Maple Blazer Blunt did the trick for me.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Add the yeast and warm milk to a mixing and let stand for 7 minutes to proof.
    Kristianne Hannemann, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, the yeast, cardamom, and cloves.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The pale yellow or gold yeast is also gluten- and dairy-free.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2024
  • The round yeast doughnut is filled with cream and topped with chocolate glaze.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • There may be yeast or mold growing in your knife block.
    Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The smell of yeast, like freshly baked bread, fills the humid air while dogs bark in the distance.
    courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Discard both the cloves and the liquid if there are signs of mold or yeast growth on the surface of the vinegar.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The genes of yeast, for instance, have very few introns, but those of land plants have many.
    Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar and let proof.
    Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • For instant yeast, the yeast is spray-dried, rather than heated.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Guilt, like sin, is the yeast that makes monsters of our fears and anxieties.
    Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
  • For starters, the average sponge supports mold and yeast.
    Susannah Herrada, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2022
  • First of all: Don’t accept food, never mind ancient yeast colonies, from strangers in the woods.
    John Hodgman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Getting from yeast to real crops could take more than a decade.
    Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
  • If the yeast doesn't activate, toss the mixture, and start over with new yeast for best results.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • Let this stand for 5 minutes so the yeast can activate.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Allow the yeast to bloom for 10 minutes, till bubbling on the surface.
    Men's Health, 25 Oct. 2022
  • These factors can cause yeast overgrowth (and in turn, a yeast infection in the mouth area).
    Women's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The flour’s almost gone now, but no matter—there’s no yeast Who cares, for goodness’ sakes?
    Pat Myers, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The scent of yeast rolls baking completes the holiday ambiance for me.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 1 Dec. 2023
  • That night, yeast would be added and the fermentation would begin.
    Eric Asimov, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2023
  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add half the flour mixture to the yeast mixture.
    Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Wood and Rubio are both working to create such proteins, in plants and yeast.
    Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The yeast are then used to screen for possible drug candidates.
    Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Nov. 2022
  • In large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
    Kris Kurek, Woman's Day, 24 Mar. 2023
  • This is when still wine is put in a bottle with yeast, and the fermentation causes the bubbles.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Dec. 2022
  • While there’s not always a direct cause, it can be caused by excess oils or a certain type of yeast.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024

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