Hi, Jan! Yes, you could simply add the active dry yeast directly in with the flour, as PJ describes in this blog post. However, if you're looking to get your active dry yeast off to a slightly faster start, it's still okay to dissolve it as described in this recipe.
January 22, 2022 at 3:59pm
In reply to The King Arthur recipe for… by Jan Davis (not verified)
Hi, Jan! Yes, you could simply add the active dry yeast directly in with the flour, as PJ describes in this blog post. However, if you're looking to get your active dry yeast off to a slightly faster start, it's still okay to dissolve it as described in this recipe.