Fresh Yeast

homerdog

Hi, I've just been gifted a pack of fresh yeast dated 31 january, how long after the date would this keep please, and can it be frozen? Thanks

ampersand

Yeast will freeze indefinitely.
Tesco give it away free and their Baker told me to use double quantity from frozen.
I've been breadmaking for years - hands, bowl, flour, salt, water, yeast, extras.
Good luck

homerdog

thankyou, is it much different to adding the dried packet yeast, i think you mix into the water, will look for some recipes and give it a go this weekend

panterka

It's best to start it by mixing with milk or sugar.
My preferred method is to add 1-2 teaspoonfuls of sugar per 10g of yeast. It will go from solid to liquid state, mis it well with spoon and leave in warm place for at least 30 minutes, until it starts bubbling. Then add to your other ingredients as per recipe.
Have fun!

C_J

..... and remember that adding salt too early slows down the fermentation process considerably (so don't do it).