Red Star^® Active Dry Yeast

When Should You Use Red Star^® Active Dry Yeast?

Active Dry Yeast is ideal for use in traditional and bread machine baking methods. One (0.25 ounce or 7 gram) packet of yeast contains approximately 2 ¼ teaspoons of yeast. For best results, dry yeast should be at room temperature prior to use (see Shelf Life and Storage tab for more details).

How to Use Red Star^® Active Dry Yeast in a Stand Mixer or for Hand-Kneading

Active Dry Yeast may be incorporated by the Dry Blend or Rehydration Method.

Dry Blend Method

1. Blend the yeast directly with the flour and other dry ingredients. Be sure to avoid direct contact with the salt or sugar as this may decrease the activity of the yeast.
2. Add very warm liquid — make sure it’s not too hot to touch. Suggested temperature range: 120˚F to 130˚F.

Rehydration Method

Proofing (dissolving) the yeast in warm liquid with sugar gives it a good start — the yeast feeds on the sugar for quick activation. See the procedure.

If your recipe instructions do not include this rehydration step, decrease the total liquids in the recipe by 1/2 cup to account for the liquid you used to activate the yeast.

How to Use Red Star^® Active Dry Yeast in a Bread Machine

• For any ‘Dough’ or ‘Standard’ cycle, use ¾ teaspoon of Active Dry Yeast for each cup of flour in the recipe.
• In ‘regular’ bread machine cycles, liquids should be used at 80˚F.
• Active Dry Yeast is not suitable for use in ‘Express’ or ‘Rapid’ cycles.

How to Convert Between Active Dry Yeast and Other Yeast Types

• Instant Yeast: Active Dry Yeast may be substituted 1:1 for Instant Yeast. Active dry yeast acts slower than instant yeast; therefore, your dough MAY take slightly longer to rise. Simply monitor your dough while it is rising and adjust the time as needed.
• Fresh Cake Yeast: To convert between Dry Yeast and Fresh Cake Yeast OR determine the yeast requirements for your recipe, see our Yeast Conversion Chart.

One packet of Red Star^® Active Dry Yeast will raise up to 4 cups of flour.

See our guide to baking with yeast for more information on all bread making steps.

Ingredients

• Yeast
• Sorbitan Monostearate

Package Size

• 4 ounce (113.4 gram) jar
• 32 ounce package

This product is produced in dedicated facilities where there is no risk of cross-contamination with sources or derivatives of any of the allergens listed.

Be good to your yeast, and it will perform well in your bread! Don’t forget that yeast is a living organism, and its freshness and shelf life are dependent on how the yeast is stored. Dry yeast will lose its leavening power if exposed to air, moisture or heat, even when it is still in a sealed jar or package. Learning the correct way to store your yeast will keep it fresher longer.

Shelf Life Information

For best results, use the yeast prior to the best if used by date stamped on the package.  This date is 2 years from the date the yeast was packaged.

The jars are flushed with nitrogen at the time of packaging to remove oxygen.  Prior to opening, a plastic tamper ring should be secure around the lid of the jar.  Since the jars are not vacuum packed, there may not be a ‘pop’ when the jar is opened.

Reading Expiration Dates

4oz Jar Example:  JUN 2022  00304

Best if Used by Date is  June 2022.  Manufacturing Lot Code is 00304

Large 32oz Package Example:

Production Date is 12 · 20 or December 2020

Best if Used by Date is 12· 22 or December 2022.

Manufacturing Lot Code is 230802

Storage Tips

Active Dry Yeast is a living organism and must be handled properly to ensure optimum performance. Never expose yeast to high temperatures during storage or use.

• Store unopened jars and packages at room temperature, away from heat sources.  Dry yeast may also be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Opened jars must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
• If refrigerated, use within 4 months. If frozen, use within 6 months.

For best results, dry yeast should be at room temperature before using. Prior to use, take out only the amount you need and bring to room temperature for about 20 – 30 minutes. Immediately reseal the jar or package and return the remaining yeast to the refrigerator or freezer. Dry yeast will never freeze solid.

If you are unsure about the activity of your yeast, test it using our Yeast Activity Test.

‘Bulk’ Yeast Information and Storage Tips

The 32 ounce packages of active dry yeast are part of our industrial product line and typically used in bakeries or foodservice. The package is vacuum-packed and should be hard like a brick prior to opening.

Once the package is opened, the yeast is free-flowing and must be stored airtight and cold to maintain its leavening power. You may store it in an airtight container, or many people store it in zipper freezer bags, squeezing air out of the bag to the level of the yeast, then sealing the bag. The yeast should be stored in the freezer. Since it is so dry, it will never freeze solid.

For best results, dry yeast should be at room temperature before using. Prior to use, measure or weigh only the amount you need and bring to room temperature for about 20 – 30 minutes.  Immediately reseal the bag or container and return the remaining yeast to the freezer.