Red Star^® All-Natural
Active Dry Yeast

INGREDIENTS

• Yeast

PACKAGE  SIZE

• Strips of three packets (0.25oz or 7g each)

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.

GENERAL USAGE INFORMATION

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

• Active Dry Yeast is ideal for use in traditional and bread machine baking methods.
• One (0.25oz or 7g) packet of yeast contains approximately 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast.
• One (0.25oz or 7g) packet will raise up to 4 cups of flour.
• Active Dry Yeast be substituted 1:1 for Instant Yeast. Instant yeast has a faster rate of action than active dry yeast; therefore, your dough MAY rise faster. Simply monitor your dough while it is rising and adjust the time as needed.
• For best results, dry yeast should be at room temperature prior to use (see Shelf Life & Storage tab for more info).
• To convert between Dry Yeast and Fresh Cake Yeast OR determine the yeast requirements for your recipe, see our Yeast Conversion Chart.

To separate packets: using scissors, cut down the middle of the flat, smooth section on either side of the center packet. 

FOR TRADITIONAL USE–HAND KNEADING or MIXER–METHOD

• For best results, dissolve (proof) all-natural active dry yeast in warm liquids with sugar. See procedure here.

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

FOR BREAD MACHINE USE

• For any ‘Dough’ or ‘Standard’ cycle, use 3/4 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.

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

The yeast packets are flushed with nitrogen at the time of packaging to remove oxygen.

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.

Reading Expiration Dates

U.S. Packaging Example:  APR 2022 00209

Best if Used by Date is April 30, 2022. Manufacturing Lot Code is 00209.

Canadian Packaging Example: 22 MR 03 0063 09:52

Best if Used by date is March 31, 2022.  Manufacturing Lot Code is 0063 09:52.

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 this product at a comfortable room temperature, away from heat sources, or it may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Dry yeast may also be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Prior to use, take out only the number of packets you plan to use and bring to room temperature for about 20 – 30 minutes.

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

If you have yeast remaining in an opened packet, fold the opening over itself to the level of the yeast (to keep it airtight). Secure it with tape or a clip. Refrigerate or freeze and use within four weeks.