Red Star Active Dry Yeast, 4-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3)

by Red Star

Product Features

• Pack of 3 (total 12 oz)
• Cake yeast in semi-dormant state for long shelf life
• Ideal for all yeast doughs; not recommended for use in one-hour-or-less bread-machine cycles
• One jar equal to 16 1/4-ounce packets and sufficient to raise 64 cups of flour
• Made in Mexico

Product Description

Red Star Active Dry Yeast is cake yeast in a semi-dormant state. The drying process in its manufacture reduces moisture content, giving it a longer shelf life than cake yeast while retaining optimum activity. When activated, it provides ultimate baking activity in all yeast dough- low sugar to highly sweetened breads. Red Star Active Dry Yeast is designed for yeast-leavened bread and dough. The finished product will have the particular flavor, texture and consistency associated with a yeast-leavened product.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 4.4 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EPQMWK
• UPC: 017929000219
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,455 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Keep it in the freezer, not the 'fridge, August 19, 2008

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Lillith (USA) - See all my reviews

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I make bread in the bread machine all the time, and the individual packets are very expensive. So first I tried buying in big bulk, all in one big packet - Fleishmann's - but found that the yeast didn't last more than a few months, so had to throw most of it out. So then I tried a compromise, buying these jars. It says either refrigerate or freeze...I thought the 'fridge would be OK, but was very disappointed by how short a time the yeast lasted when stored that way - I had to throw out more than half a jar. I know I'm not giving precise times/dates - sorry, I'll keep a record next time. But I have found keeping a jar in the freezer, it has been OK down to the last small amount I still have in there...so I'll probably give it a second chance, just make sure to freeze it (in its jar, no need to decant it).

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Expiration Date, September 9, 2011

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Elinor Stein "E. Stein" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Star Active Dry Yeast, 4-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3) (Grocery)

Every bread machine cookbook I have owned has said to use Red Star yeast for superior performance so I started doing it. The only problem I have had is that the local stores no longer carry it. When I opened my last jar, I sent for replacements since the jars are glass and I was afraid of dropping it and having none in the pantry. The yeast in the jars is good for only 4 months after opening so I take a sharpie and write on the label the date I opened it and the date in 4 months; I throw out any that is left past that date. I keep the yeast stored in my freezer on the door rack. It's stays in separate granules and is just as easy to measure as it would be in any other less favorable location. I was very pleased that the yeast I received has a long expiration date so I can be sure that it will stay fresh long enough that I can use all 3 jars. The yeast came promptly during a very hot spell and the jars were toasty warm, but I'm sure the yeast is just fine. However, next time I will try to order during cooler weather, just for my peace of mind.