free fresh yeast (merged)

jennyjelly

Thank you joolzred, that's really helpful.

I've also been reading on yeast based cakes and DH has persuaded me to have a go at Chelsea Buns.

And I have enough yeast for both. I'm quite excited now!

digitig

Morrisons said we couldn't have any fresh yeast, free or paid. Tesco gave me 25g today, which is good for a couple of loaves (they said it was 30g, but I'm not going to quibble short measure when it's free :-)

[Deleted User]

As an aside, why not try making a sourdough culture, then we don't need to beg any free yeast Basically it uses any of the wild yeasts that might be present on in the flour or in the air.

http://www.squidoo.com/sourdoughstarter
http://www.io.com/~sjohn/sour.htm
http://hubpages.com/hub/how_to_make_a_sourdough_starter_Its_easy_to_make_and_use


I'm going to try it some point soon, I'll get back to you!

Beverley_Bill

rchddap1 wrote: »

One problem I found when making bread by hand was that I didn't have anywhere warm enough to let the dough rise. Don't have a problem now though, as I use my bread maker and the quick yeast.

You can put dough in the fridge to rise, it will take longer, best to make the dough, put it in the fridge overnight, and oven bake fresh bread in the morning:EasterBun

myusernamehasgone_2

joolzred wrote: »

As an aside, why not try making a sourdough culture, then we don't need to beg any free yeast Basically it uses any of the wild yeasts that might be present on in the flour or in the air.

http://www.squidoo.com/sourdoughstarter
http://www.io.com/~sjohn/sour.htm
http://hubpages.com/hub/how_to_make_a_sourdough_starter_Its_easy_to_make_and_use


I'm going to try it some point soon, I'll get back to you!

I used to make irish soda bread which is simular its heavier than yeast bread but was always good

skyvicky123

Hi all, my dad always used to get his yeast FOC from Asda, just wondered if anybody has any recent experience / success with this as I have a high embarassment factor (not very suitable for MSE!!) A bit worried about asking and being looked at like a weirdo!

matti25801

i gave out some free yeast the other day there was 1/4 of a 1kg block in the fridge so just gave them that. more then happy has they said they would freeze it and have plenty for a while.

Dragonsfly

You can easlily freeze fresh yeast. Cube the fresh yeast into blocks of 20-25 gr and tightly wrap in cling film. Freeze and put the cube in a tightly sealed container. To use the frozen yeast either defrost overnight in the fridge (on a plate as the yeast will go runny) or put straight into the water for baking.
Fresh yeast has a best-before-date which means that you can use the yeast for up to 2 weeks past this date.

To save some yeast you can use less yeast (18 gr instead of 25 gr) and leave to prove longer. This usually gives a nicer textured loaf :j

Happy baking.

Dragonsfly

Angelraesunshine wrote: »

what quantity do i use if i am changing a recipe of dried yeast to fresh yeast?

Fresh yeast is always double from dried yeast. So if a recipe asks for 10 gr dried yeast, use 20 gr fresh yeast.

Dragonsfly

skyvicky123 wrote: »

Hi all, my dad always used to get his yeast FOC from Asda, just wondered if anybody has any recent experience / success with this as I have a high embarassment factor (not very suitable for MSE!!) A bit worried about asking and being looked at like a weirdo!

I have been to my local ASDA last week where I asked for fresh yeast at the customer counter as I wasn't sure they baked their own bread on site or not. I was informed that they did and within a minute someone brought me (properly packed as well) some yeast. Going back tomorrow to ask for some more.:rotfl: