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Yeast Question please

sunnysurrey_2
sunnysurrey_2 Posts: 70 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Hi can anyone tell me if there's a way to test yeast to see if it's still useable please? I have some stored in a compartment in the fridge (is this ok?) it has been open a long time but is still in date. I'd like to start making bread again but I'm never hugely successful (hence why the yeast hasn't been used up!)
& if anyone can give me a foolproof recipe for a nice white, light & airy loaf that would be great. Mine are usually quite doughy in the middle is that because it's not been cooked long enough?!
Thanks in advance!

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  • Soworried
    Soworried Posts: 2,369 Forumite
    Soworried wrote: »
    You can test it by adding 1 tsp of sugar and a sachet of yeast to 1/4 cup of warm water. Then, wait 10 minutes. If the mixture bubbles and develops a yeasty aroma, the yeast is still good :)

    Here you go :)
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  • sunnysurrey_2
    sunnysurrey_2 Posts: 70 Forumite
    Thanks for the quick reply :)
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