which yeast should i buy??

yummyhoney

i hope this is in the right place,,feel free to move,,

i usually use tesco fast active yeast,,but i'm going on a shopping trip soon to northern ireland and i see the Allinson Yeast, for Baking, Dried Active is so much cheaper,,is it the same,,i use a breadmaker but i havent a clue about yeast as my local tesco only do there own brand,,TIA

zippychick

Hi Yummy! What you coming over here for?!

I use the Allison yeast - successfully in the BM and by hand Hope that helps

yummyhoney

i'm only coming for grocery shopping,,i know crazy 8 hr round trip but it will be worht it,,going to stock up on cleaning supplies and non perishables:Djust need to find an asda near sprucefield and i'll be flying it;) oh and thanks i'll get that so,,

laurel7172

Allinson's *cheaper* than Tesco own brand? Where, if you don't mind my asking? I had to buy yeast from the co-op last night, and Allinson's (the only brand they stock) costs over twice as much as Tesco once you account for the fact that there's just six packets in the box, not eight.

janiebaby29

I get the doves yeast in a orange packet , 125grms and lasts way much longer, about a pound

aliadds

Yes the Allinsons yeast would be fine for use by hand, or in a breadmaker. I pay about 30p for a twin sachet (2x7g) at Lidls. There is a recipe on the packet for white bread.
HTH

zippychick

yummyhoney wrote: »

i'm only coming for grocery shopping,,i know crazy 8 hr round trip but it will be worht it,,going to stock up on cleaning supplies and non perishables:Djust need to find an asda near sprucefield and i'll be flying it;) oh and thanks i'll get that so,,

Here's a linky for you! Asda NI

Do i detect a hint of irish? SOmehting you said! So i take it youre driving over? Im convinced when you price the yeast per 100g, Allisons is much much cheaper

yummyhoney

i'm in southern Ireland and prics here are unbelieveable at times,,we drove up last yr also for christmas presnts,,but i want to do some bulk buying on groceries this time,,thanks so much for the link,,:D

Vampgirl

I believe that "Dried Active Yeast" needs activating in water before you use it, so it isn't usually suitable for use in breadmakers. Quick yeast (the kind that comes in individual sachets or in the orange Doves Farm packets) can be added directly to flour - no need to activate it first.

The Doves Farm website has a good explanation of the different options here: http://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/flour-and-baking/yeasts-and-raising-agents/

kezlou

I use fast active yeast its 68p for 8 out of Sainsburys Own brand). this is used in the bread machine and when i make it by hand. Allisons i think is really expensive even when measured by per 100g.

Never used fresh yeast so haven't got a clue.In the bread machine i use a 1and 1/2tsp per 2lb loaf if that helps.

allydowd

I always try to buy yeast in a little tin so I can only use the small amount I need. If I buy sachets I seem to end up throwing half the sachet away.

I have used many brands of supermarket yeast and not had any difficulties with any of them. (I used to have a catering business so I've tried quite a few.)