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Message: [QUOTE="Bakingtime3, post: 53057, member: 36294"] I agree that 5-10 minutes is enough time to tell if your dry yeast is still active/good. Water should be no more than 110 degrees F (use a thermometer to be sure). Most stores where I live no longer bother selling cake yeast since it has a short shelf-life and doesn't sell very well. Dry packages of instant/rapid rise yeast last a long time and can be found in most grocery stores. I have never had an issue when using dry yeast. Check the expiration date on the package and discard any that aren't sealed or were exposed to moisture. [/QUOTE]