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Out of date yeast
r.mac_2
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I have some out of date fast action dried yeast in my cupboard (I've been having a clear out). It's BB date is April 2005.
Can I use for anything, or should I just relegate it to the bin???:D
Can I use for anything, or should I just relegate it to the bin???:D
I can't promise that all my replies will illicit this responser.mac, you are so wise and wonderful, that post was lovely and so insightful!
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For the sake of a £1 or so I'd bin it or you risk losing almost that value if you made bread or something and it failed to rise properly
"An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
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It is that what you do, good or bad,
will come back to you three times as strong!
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Hi R Mac
It probably won't work, yeast is very sensitive to exposure time etc. Sorry but I agree with CQ, bin it or risk loaves like bricks:p
Lillibet;)Post Natal Depression is the worst part of giving birth:p
In England we have Mothering Sunday & Father Christmas, Mothers day & Santa Clause are American merchandising tricks:mad: Demonstrate pride in your heirtage by getting it right please people!0 -
I have made the mistake of using out of date yeast - not even as out of date as yours, and the loaf didn't rise as it should. So, if yours is that old, it probably won't rise at all.
I know it hurts, but bin it
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rmac if you grow veg,slugs love yeast so it might still work in a slug pub.0
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Does yeast have to be used before its use by date or is it alright to use after its use by date?0
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Well it won't poison you but it may not make your bread rise, depends how old it is, how it's been stored etc. It would be a waste of all your other ingredients if you tried it and it didn't work.0
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You can freeze fresh yeast to prolong its life. I would recommend cutting the block into smaller pieces and freezing them individually as it tends to go a bit 'gooey' when it defrosts. Still works a treat though.This space has been intentionally left blank0
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If the yeast expires at the end of the month it would be best used now or next week at the latest or freeze it? Is that correct?0
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Can anyone please advise where the cheapest place to buy yeast is?0
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