How to Use Caputo Dry Yeast for Perfectly Leavened Dough

How to Use Caputo Dry Yeast for Perfectly Leavened Dough

Caputo Dry Yeast in container

Yeast is essential in baking, creating the airy, light texture of pizza and bread. Caputo Dry Yeast is a high-quality choice, valued for its long shelf life, convenience and reliable performance. Unlike fresh yeast, it doesn’t need to be activated in water—just mix it directly into your flour for consistent, professional results.

In this guide, we’ll cover how to use Caputo Dry Yeast, its benefits, and how it compares to fresh yeast, so you can achieve perfectly leavened dough every time.


What is Caputo Dry Yeast?

Caputo Dry Yeast, also known as Caputo Lievito, is an active dry yeast made for baking pizza, bread and pastries. Unlike fresh yeast, it doesn’t need to be dissolved in water first—just mix it directly into your flour for a smooth, even rise.

  • Made from Italian molasses (extracted from beet and sugar cane).
  • Works gradually, producing gas steadily throughout fermentation for better texture and flavour.
  • Naturally gluten-free and lactose-free, making it suitable for a wide range of diets.
  • Designed for long fermentation doughs, it allows bakers to achieve a lighter, more digestible final product with enhanced flavour development.

Why Use Caputo Dry Yeast? (Key Benefits)

Caputo Dry Yeast offers several advantages over fresh yeast, making it a popular choice for home bakers and professionals alike:

  • Long Shelf Life – Stays fresh for up to 24 months without refrigeration.
  • Easy to Use – No need to dissolve in warm water—just mix directly into flour.
  • Slow & Steady Fermentation – Works gradually for consistent leavening and better texture.
  • More Cost-Effective – You need less dry yeast than fresh, making it more efficient.
  • Better Digestibility – Unlike chemical yeasts, Caputo yeast dies at 58°C, ensuring a lighter, more natural rise.
  • Gluten-Free & Lactose-Free – Suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

These benefits make it ideal for pizza dough, bread and other long-fermentation recipes, ensuring a reliable, high-quality rise every time.


How to Use Caputo Dry Yeast in Your Baking

Caputo Dry Yeast is simple to use and integrates easily into dough recipes:

  1. Measure the yeast correctly – Since dry yeast is more concentrated than fresh, you’ll need less of it. For example, if a recipe calls for 6g of fresh yeast, you should use around 4g of Caputo Dry Yeast.
  2. Mix it directly into the flour – No need to dissolve in warm water first.
  3. Allow for gradual fermentation – Works best in long-rise doughs for enhanced flavour and texture.
  4. Store properly – Keep it in a cool, dry place, and always reseal the container after use.

This yeast is perfect for pizza dough, rustic bread, focaccia and pastries, giving consistent results without the hassle of activating it beforehand.


Fresh Yeast vs. Dry Yeast: What’s the Difference?

Fresh Yeast – Ferments quickly in the first two hours but loses strength over time. Short shelf life, needs refrigeration.

Caputo Dry Yeast – Works gradually, providing consistent leavening. Lasts up to 24 months and requires less quantity per recipe.

For long fermentation doughs, Caputo Dry Yeast is more reliable, cost-effective and easier to store.


Converting Fresh Yeast to Dry Yeast (How Much Should You Use?)

When substituting fresh yeast with Caputo Dry Yeast, use up to 70% (or ⅔) of the fresh yeast amount for best results.

Example conversions:

● If a recipe calls for 3g fresh yeast → use 2g Caputo Dry Yeast.

● If a recipe calls for 6g fresh yeast → use 4g Caputo Dry Yeast.

This adjustment ensures gradual, steady fermentation, resulting in dough that is light, airy and easy to digest.


Buy Caputo Dry Yeast from A Di Maria & Son 

Caputo Dry Yeast in container

Caputo Dry Yeast is the perfect choice for pizza, bread and long fermentation baking, offering ease of use, long shelf life and great results.

Ready to try it? Order Caputo Lievito Dry Yeast today from A Di Maria & Son and elevate your baking!