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set up by the help of a minute quantity of any ordinary yeast. Carbonic acid is disengaged during the process with so much rapidity that the globules of, yeast are thrown up by the gas and remain floating on the surface, where they form a thick scum. The latter is carefully removed and constitutes the best and purest yeast, which, when drained and compressed, can be kept from 8 to 15 days, according to the season. "
Remarks. __Although but very few people may engage in the manufacture
of compressed yeast, yet it is a satisfaction to almost every one to know how it is done.
Potato Bread. —Boil 6 or 8 good sized potatoes, mash fine while hot, then add 1 qt. sweet milk, 1/2 cup of white sugar, a
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