You can definitely use active dry yeast in place of instant yeast, Cat. While instant yeast may work a little more quickly at very first, active dry yeast quickly catches up, leaving loaves made with the two practically indistinguishable. If we can help troubleshoot how to use your pain de mie pan more successfully, feel free to give us a call at 855-371-BAKE. We'd be happy to talk more about it! Mollie@KAF
October 14, 2017 at 4:09pm
In reply to I have had the pan for years, but only used it a few times as t… by Cat White (not verified)