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Cooking & Baking

Warpy

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2. I've had 10 year old yeast that was still ferouciously active

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 02:43 PM

Dec 3

It was commercial yeast sold in bulk at a health food store. It came in pellets instead of powder, and I think that had something to do with its remarkable longevity.

I know the only time I proof yeast in warm water and barley malt is when I know it's old yeast and I want to make sure it's still alive. Otherwise, I don't proof it before baking, I've killed it off that way too many times.

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My yeast is a dud [View all] Marthe48 Dec 3 OP

😕 buzzycrumbhunger Dec 3 #1

I've had 10 year old yeast that was still ferouciously active Warpy Dec 3 #2

Yeast I use usually does ok Marthe48 Dec 3 #3

Be sure to check the ezpiratioin date on the jar Warpy Dec 3 #4

We had a new jar of yeast fail too. Callalily Dec 4 #5

That's an idea! Marthe48 Dec 4 #6

Sorry, Marthe48. HeartsCanHope Dec 5 #7

I don't use a lot of yeast Old Crank Dec 6 #8

It was a bust Marthe48 Dec 6 #9