Ineffective yeast

scottishminnie

Cappella wrote: »

I’ve had issues with Allison’s tins as well, and have tried most of the ideas suggested here. Reluctantly I’ve moved to sachets. Very annoying because I’ve used Allunsons tins since the 1070s, and it us noticeable how very short the shelf life now seems to be compared with its life in the past. I thought it was just me having problems but am now wondering about the product itself. I won’t be buying it any more though sadly.

I think I will be moving to the sachets. It's annoying as it's simply more needless packaging and waste but I do think the tins are no longer fit for purpose. I will certainly use warm water in future but I don't feel I should be having to jump through hoops to address shortcomings in the product. I will also look to see what other brands are available.

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

Bigjenny wrote: »

I keep my tin in the fridge and it always seems ok

Me too

MrsSD:)

AlwaysAllie

scottishminnie wrote: »

Thanks all.

The liquid is usually tap water temperature. what I mean is I don't purposely make it tepid first however can try that.

The tin says use within 4 months of opening. It's less than 2 since I opened so it should have been ok.

If I freeze it does it need much defrosting? Some of my bread making is quite impulsive so I don't really want to have to think about defrosting first.

It doesn’t freeze and is still fre-flowing so you can just get it out, use it and put it straight back.

AA

Katieowl

Try switching brands? I use the doves farm quick yeast because the bread I made is gluten free and Alison's and the sachets often have flour in. Although I get through it quite quickly it's always stayed fresh, once opened I told over the top and wrap it tightly in cling film. You really do need to warm the water though, especially at this time of year, and bung in a teaspoon of so of sugar to 'feed' the yeast!

carriebradshaw

I use the same yeast in the wee tin & keep mine in the fridge once opened, it's always been fine