Out of date yeast

r.mac_2

I have some out of date fast action dried yeast in my cupboard (I've been having a clear out).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

Curry_Queen

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

Lillibet_2

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;)

Ticklemouse

I have made the mistake of using out of date yeast - not even as out of date as yours, and the loaf didn't rise as it should.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

r.mac_2

thanks guys - I've now binned it!!!!

culpepper

rmac if you grow veg,slugs love yeast so it might still work in a slug pub.

Jo4

Does yeast have to be used before its use by date or is it alright to use after its use by date?

carol_a_3

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.

GlennTheBaker

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.

Jo4

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?

pickle

Can anyone please advise where the cheapest place to buy yeast is?