May 21, 2015 - 8:48am
Bread Machine Yeast
I am so glad to have found this website! Lots of great tips and recipes!! I have not used my Zoj bread machine in a couple of years and now want to resume using it. I have jar of yeast that has been in my fridge for couple of years. I read on the Fleishman website about proofing instant yeast.
Is it still necessary due to the age of the yeast?
What do they mean by it requires to risings to see if the yeast is viable? Does this mean one waits 20 minutes versus the standard 10 minute proofing time test?
TIA for your helpful comments!
Share
I personally would just try it by making a pizza dough and testing it that way, the worse that happens is you have a flat bread of sorts...LOL! I am using some INSTANT yeast in very small amounts that is 2-3 years old (perhaps more) that I keep in my freezer. I buy the SAF 16oz pkg and put it into an airtight canister. I've had no problems with it, but I'm very quick to put it back into freezer and use a dedicated measuring spoon to keep it contaminant free . I always keep an extra lb of it in original package in freezer just in case (but of course it is years old too). No idea why one would store in the refrigerator instead of freezer.
I would just test it by putting some in a little warm water and a little sugar. If it foams and bubbles in about 5 to 10 minutes, it should be still fine.