Out of date yeast

Raksha

Yeast is one of the things that does start to deteriorate quite quickly after its BBE date.
You could try putting the contents of one sachet in a jug with some warm water and seeing if it reacts - you should get bubbles on the surface if you leave it in a warm place for 20 mins or so..
Personally, I'd probably throw it away, as the cost of flour etc to make bread will be wasted if it doesn't work.

rosie383

TBH, I have used yeast in the past which is after its BBE date. I just used extra (eg 2 sachets instead of one) and it worked a treat. Good idea though, to try it in some warm water to see if it activates, and then you can use it.

PipneyJane

How well is it sealed and has it been stored in a cool, dry place?

I've used yeast that has a best before date which is some far distant memory without any problems. However, you have to decide to use it on a sachet by sachet basis, depending on the condition of the sachets.

zippychick

our out of date yeast thread will help

Ill merge this later

Zip

badger_

Thanks for your replies I'll try the water test, although I did pop to Lidl and buy a couple of sachets just in case.
New (to me) BM has just arrived so I want to play

Badrick

badger_ wrote: »

I'll try the water test,

Adding a pinch of sugar will help improve the reaction.