Red Star^® Organic Instant Yeast

When Should You Use Red Star® Organic Instant Yeast?

Red Star^® Organic Instant Yeast is great for use in traditional and bread machine baking methods.

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^® Organic Instant Yeast in a Stand Mixer or for Hand-Kneading

Organic Instant 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® Organic Instant Yeast in a Bread Machine

• For any ‘Dough’ or ‘Standard’ cycle, use ¾ teaspoon of Organic Instant Yeast for each cup of flour in the recipe.
• In ‘regular’ bread machine cycles, liquids should be used at 80 F.
• Organic Instant Yeast is suitable for use in ‘Express’ or ‘Rapid’ cycles.

How to Convert Between Organic Instant Yeast and Other Yeast Types

One (9 gram/0.32 ounce) packet of Red Star^® Organic Yeast is equivalent to one standard (7 gram/0.25 ounce) packet of active dry or instant yeast. Simply substitute one packet of Red Star^® Organic Instant Yeast for one standard packet of  dry yeast in any recipe.

One packet of Red Star^® Organic Instant 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

• Organic Yeast
• Ascorbic Acid

Contains: Wheat

Package Size

0.32 ounce (9 gram) packets

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

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 two years from the date the yeast was packaged.

Reading Expiration Dates

U.S. Packaging Example:  OCT 2022 0283 11:30

Best if Used by Date is October 2022.  Manufacturing Lot Code is 0283 11:30.

Storage Tips

Organic Instant 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 packages at room temperature, away from heat sources.
• 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 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.

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