Instant Yeast in 15.88 oz. package storage

[johne]

Yesterday I received "instant yeast". First time I'm about to use this item and I'm a bit concerned about storage (in the DR). On line information says airtight container in freezer . Has anyone used this in the DR and how did you store the yeast?

 

[AlterEgo]

I keep mine in a ceramic jar in the freezer in DR. In USA, just in refrigerator.

 

[Cdn_Gringo]

The yeast lasts six months to a year in the freezer. The quality of the flour an gluten you use has a bigger impact on the resulting loaf of bread than the yeast.

Whether quick rise yeast or regular yeast determines how much you need to use and how many rising cycles you need to go through.

 

[monfongo]

If it's levapan, you'll be making flat bread. Never worked for me.

 

[johne]

No. it's Instaferm from Canada and it has a sterling rep review on line.

 

[johne]

I keep mine in a ceramic jar in the freezer in DR. In USA, just in refrigerator.

 

[johne]

Yes. On line suggestions are for freezer, but I don't understand is ...defrost? Refrezze?

 

[AlterEgo]

Yes. On line suggestions are for freezer, but I don't understand is ...defrost? Refrezze?

It doesn’t freeze in the freezer, the consistency stays the same.

 

[malko]

Dry yeast ( which is not great---- but i can't seem to source fresh yeast in the DR ) can be stocked in the cupboard.
Especially if it comes in individual sealed " bags ". Typically a box is 10 individual 6 grammes packs.

I stay away from yeast in a jar, here in the DR and back home as your yeast is exposed to air and light.

 

[johne]

Dry yeast ( which is not great---- but i can't seem to source fresh yeast in the DR ) can be stocked in the cupboard.
Especially if it comes in individual sealed " bags ". Typically a box is 10 individual 6 grammes packs.

I stay away from yeast in a jar, here in the DR and back home as your yeast is exposed to air and light.

 

[johne]

Is that "activity" dry yeast because I'm referring to "instant"

 

[malko]

Is that "activity" dry yeast because I'm referring to "instant"

Both types come in the same combo box/packet.
Regular and instant.

Disclaimer : i am translating from french ( that is where i get yeast---- and here in the DR i stock up once a year at Carrefour and it's there own brand, and french on the packaging ).
Levure de boulangerie vs levure de boulangerie instantanée.

 

[johne]

Both types come in the same combo box/packet.
Regular and instant.

Disclaimer : i am translating from french ( that is where i get yeast---- and here in the DR i stock up once a year at Carrefour and it's there own brand, and french on the packaging ).
Levure de boulangerie vs levure de boulangerie instantanée.

 

[johne]

OK. Well, I was interested in knowing how to store Instant yeast that comes in 15.88 oz packages. From everything I have heard or read it requires refrigeration after opening the vacuum sealed bag. I'll go with that advise.
Thank you all for your help.

 

[Cdn_Gringo]

For both types of yeast that come out of the freezer - spread the required amount on top of your other ingredients keeping the yeast dry, let sit for 15 minutes or so to warm up, then mix.

 

[flyinroom]

Ah yes...
The sad story of the disappearing yeast.
I read somewhere that there was a plant in Montreal for the manufacture/production of Fleischmann's yeast.
I thought I'd give them a call and see if there was a way to buy direct from the factory.
They laughed and said no.
They confirmed the rumor that they were busy as hell and even hiring on more people.
Btw...
I buy the little (113g) brown glass jars of Fleischmann's and once opened I keep them in the fridge.
Happy baking everybody.

 

[johne]

In the age of isolation and survival, yeast and flour is hard to come by...at the right price.