This 12-gram packet of Dried Yeast is a fundamental and vital ingredient for all types of baking. Yeast, a single-celled fungus, works as the essential leavening agent by converting sugars within the dough into carbon dioxide and alcohol, which causes the dough to rise and develops the characteristic complex flavors and light texture of fermented products. This convenient, pre-portioned weight is often suitable for one standard loaf of bread or a batch of rolls. Dried yeast offers a long shelf life and is typically found as either Instant Yeast (which can be mixed directly with dry ingredients) or Active Dry Yeast (which may require proofing in warm water). This packet ensures you have the necessary, reliable rising power for your next homemade baking project, from rustic breads to soft sweet rolls.