Question: is there a difference between active dry yeast and bread machine yeast?
Answer: RapidRise® and Bread Machine Yeast are different strains than Active Dry Yeast. ... It has not undergone the drying process, so it does not need to be dissolved before use: soften the cake in warm water first OR simply crumble the yeast into dry ingredients (if directed by recipe). Fresh yeast requires two rises.