Warm Or Cold Water

[MARCIL 2006]

For making a big batch of bread for several guests it is better to use warm water (105-110 degrees) or cold water?

[Fred]

You should use warm water to give the yeast fermentation a head start. Anything from 80-130 degrees is fine. Anything warmer runs the risk of killing the yeast.

[MARCIL 2006]

You should use warm water to give the yeast fermentation a head start. Anything from 80-130 degrees is fine. Anything warmer runs the risk of killing the yeast.

Is this true with any type of yeast? As you know there is one yeasts out there that you do not have to blend with water. The dry yeast goes right in the flour. In other words can the same temperature water be used for both types of yeasts?

[Fred]

Cold water will simply slow down the fermentation. You can use it if you like but warm water is better.

[MARCIL 2006]

Cold water will simply slow down the fermentation. You can use it if you like but warm water is better.

Thank you for the reply.