SAF Instant Yeast, 1 Pound Pouch, 16 Ounce (Pack of 3)

SAF yeast is really the gold standard when it comes to instant yeast. If you’ve never used instant yeast before, there is a huge advantage: no need to bloom in water or worry about temperature! This means you can add it directly to your other ingredients along with cold, tepid or hot liquid and it will still do the job it was meant to do. This pack has a great price and is packaged to keep it fresh as long as possible.

I bought the three, one-pound packages of SAF instant yeast from Taste of Arabia. The items arrived in a heavy bubble pack more quickly than I expected and were in fine condition with no damage. The yeast was manufactured in October 2019 and expires October 2021, which means 18 months remaining, a very acceptable amount of time, especially during the corona crisis when yeast is very hard to find. These were certainly not short-dated packages. Normally, I just store most of the yeast I will be using in the next few weeks in the refrigerator, since we make quite a lot of baked goods and the yeast just gets used up quickly; but with the corona crisis, I am taking extra measures to ensure that I have yeast available long-term and that it doesn't go bad. This SAF yeast can be kept far longer than the expiration date. To prolong the life span of the yeast, don't open the factory-sealed package until you begin to use it. Store any unopened/opened packages in the freezer in a sealed plastic freezer bag stored inside an airtight glass jar to keep out moisture (I use canning jars), preferably with a light-tight/light-reducing wrapper, such as aluminum foil, etc. The less light and the less moisture available, the longer the yeast will maintain its strength. Take out only what you will use in a couple of weeks or so, store it in the refrigerator in a glass jar, and return remainder to the freezer. With care, SAF instant yeast stored this way can last several years beyond its expiration date. For yeast well beyond its expiration date, you can proof a small amount to make sure that it is still active. Don't proof instant yeast and then add it to your mixture to be baked because instant yeast activates so quickly that it can lose efficacy if proofed first. Instead, sprinkle a small amount, an eighth or quarter teaspoon, of the instant yeast into a separate bowl containing a small amount of warm sugar water. Stir to mix. If the yeast starts making bubbles of carbon dioxide after a few minutes, it is still good. Discard this small test amount of instant yeast. Use the dry instant yeast from your package to make your baked items. Good luck with your baking, and stay safe.

Got a 3 pack for a better deal and shared some of it with my friends. This yeast comes in vacuum sealed bag to keep yeast fresh before opening. The container does not have a zip lock top or any kind of closure - so I recommend storing this yeast in a air tight container once opened.It is great for baking and I also use it to make blueberry pancakes - I use yeast instead of baking powder. I prefer the flavor or yeast than baking powder and they make really fluffy delicious pancakes.This yeast is really fast acting and a little bit goes a long way. I mix mine with warmed up milk or water and sugar to get it started before adding it to my batter or dough.Highly recommend giving this yeast a try.

What a great deal for this great yeast! Really good bread rise from this yeast.

Very happy with this product! I bought this for 2 family members and myself who do a lot of baking. With yeast in demand and a short supply I did my research and many people commented how the like this better than Fleischmanns, which I’ve used for years. This is superior. A much better rise. A bang for my buck and will definitely buy this in the future. The packaging is everything I expected and delivered quickly. I’m a very happy customer!

This was a lot of yeast at a very reasonable price under the current circumstances. SAF proofs great and doesn't give bread a bad taste. Three blocks would normally be a lot for me, but I have been going through almost a pound a month since we have been locked down. Bread products are stretching or replacing a whole bunch of food items that we either can't get or can't afford. It's cheap and filling, so that's what we are doing.

Great yeast which I have now been using for the last six months. So much cheaper than buying at the grocery store. I make bread and rolls many times a week and this yeast never fails. I pour some into a glass jar which I store in my fridge and then store the rest of my open bag in a zip lock in the fridge. Any unopened bags, I store out of the heat in a cabinet. I have not had any issues even after storing for several months. Love this yeast!

I am writing this review because I know that there have been some recent unfavorable reviews for this yeast product. I took a chance and ordered the 3 pack. Received my yeast today, (2 weeks earlier than than was expected which is a huge plus) - - packed in 3 air tight brick shapes. Opened one to proof it, first thing that I noticed was the fresh smell. Proofed beautifully, just as I had hoped it would! Definitely will purchase again in the future . . . .