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chad | 02-23-2009 05:22 PM
yeast: what's best for long term storage? little packets of sealed yeast, or the bulk yeast that comes in a jar?

Merlin | 02-23-2009 05:29 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? I use Saf-Instant. It comes in a 1 pound foil package. I keep it stored in the freezer. After removing what I need, I roll the foil shut at the top and clip it before returning the package to the freezer. I'm nearing the end of a package right now that says best used by 10/2004. It's still fine. Freeze it and keep it dry; it'll last a long time. And buy in bulk cause it's cheaper that way.

Tallships | 02-23-2009 06:04 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? I got a 2 brick pack from sams a couple weeks ago- less than 8 bux.

CrufflerJJ | 02-23-2009 06:51 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? I also use Saf-Instant yeast. I buy it in 1# bags (vacuum-packed "bricks"), and once opened, store it in a ziploc bag in the freezer. It lasts for years & years & years.

chad | 02-23-2009 07:22 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? where do you find this saf-instant?

Merlin | 02-23-2009 07:31 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? Quote:
Originally Posted by chad (Post 1589206) where do you find this saf-instant?
It's available at the local Meijer grocery store. Also can be ordered from Walton Feed.

chad | 02-23-2009 07:42 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? thanks guys, i'll check it out...

melody | 02-23-2009 09:36 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? It is possible to gather your own yeast from the air and use it to make bread. So that even after TSHTF, you can still have yeast bread even long after your yeast supply is gone.

NOOB | 02-23-2009 09:39 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? Quote:
Originally Posted by melody (Post 1589519) It is possible to gather your own yeast from the air and use it to make bread. So that even after TSHTF, you can still have yeast bread even long after your yeast supply is gone.
The member Danubian(I think) talked about that. Interesting

Tallships | 02-23-2009 09:39 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? Quote:
Originally Posted by melody (Post 1589519) It is possible to gather your own yeast from the air and use it to make bread. So that even after TSHTF, you can still have yeast bread even long after your yeast supply is gone.
Tell us more please...

zoot | 02-23-2009 09:40 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? For longer term, look at continuously maintaining sourdough starter like in the old west. http://www.sourdoughhome.com/maintainingastarter.html

CrufflerJJ | 02-23-2009 09:44 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? If you've got a Sam's club nearby, they also stock it in packs of (2) 1 lb bricks.

RichG | 02-23-2009 11:03 PM
Re: yeast: what's best for long term storage? I have caught wild yeast many times to make sourdough bread. Mix some honey, water, and a small amount of flour together in a jar or bowl, and let it sit outside in the spring/summer days. After a few days you will see your mixture starting show some air bubbles. Add some more water, honey, and a dab of flour ... mix. Keep this up until you have a lively mixture ( have let mine sit out over a week or two). Bring inside...set in warm place. This is a live mixture, so it must be fed and tended to. Some folks have had the same 'starters' for years, and take great pride at the age of their mixtures. The main trick is to keep the yeast fed, and warm. In the old days the starter were kept close to the wood stove. If it gets too cold it will die. :smokin:

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