Quick question about old bread flour and yeast

ellas9602

Hi

I'm clearing my pantry and have found an opened bag of bread flour and some old dried active yeast (from the days when I had a BM..possibly 18mths old!)

is it worth attempting to make a loaf? or will it definitely not work..and should be binned?

CarolnMalky

Is the flour ok? the last time I made a discovery like that, there was visitors in the flour...now I get dh to check every bag of flour before I use it.lol

ellas9602

Yeah I had a good look too just be sure! I've had the 'visitors' before too!

CarolnMalky

I would say it would be ok to use then, as my hubby would say ,,its only flour!

ellas9602

Thanks!

I think its the yeast I'm mor concerned about, I know it goes off and doesn't work as well just not sure if it's even worth attempting?

ellas9602

anyone know if the yeast is only fit for the bin?

stuart264

Is it past the sell by date?

Penelope_Penguin

Hi, Donna! Not seen you around for some time. :beer:

Try dissolving a teaspoon on sugar in a cup of warm (not boiling - or you'll definitely kill the yeast. Put your finger in, and if it's comfortable, it's fine.) Add a teaspoon of yeast and stir. Leave in a warm placve for 10 - 15 minutes. There should be a frothy head - if so it's fine. If not, chuck it!

Penny. x

ellas9602

Hi penny!!

Nice to see you!. I'm always hanging around somewhere here on OS even though I don't say much!

the yeast has frothed up lovely so I'm off to make my first ever batch of hand-made bread, so thanks for the advice.

Wish me luck!

Penelope_Penguin

Excellent news! My children like to make "dough balls" that we get in pizza express. Take small balls of dough (larger than wallnut, smaller than golf ball IYKWIM), roll into balls, rise and bake. Eat warm dipped in garlic butter. Delicious!

Penny. x

ellas9602

mmmm they sound lovely, my DD loves the PE dough balls so will give em a try. I baked a wholemeal loaf though this time and very proud of it I am too!

Take care x