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Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:05 pm
by craig.r
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I have just been given some fresh yeast from my local supermarket for baking but not sure how to store or how much to use? Also i would love to be able to keep it growing so i have a continues supply, Can anyone help
Re: Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:15 pm
by contadina
For 500g of flour use a 7g envelope of dry yeast or 20 g of fresh yeast. Fresh yeast should keep for a month or so in the fridge in something airtight or if they've given you loads you can keep it in the freezer, just defrost a chunk every time you want to use it.
Re: Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 8:26 pm
by craig.r
wow, that means i have enough for 21 loaves
gonna have a go tomorrow i think, if i have time . thankyou
Re: Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 9:42 pm
by craig.r
Anyone know how you get fresh yeast to grow? Apart from making it eat its greens
Re: Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 10:08 pm
by Rosendula
You eaten 20 loaves already?
Re: Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 11:00 am
by tim_n
easy, crumble into room temperature water with sugar in. Leave somewhere darkish. If you need to cover the jar/bowl/whatever use a clean tea towel.
Want to make it go mad? Just add some yeast nutrients - it turbocharges it.
Re: Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:06 pm
by craig.r
Rosendula wrote:You eaten 20 loaves already?
lol, not yet but once i get going it won't last me long. I am sure my mum will want a loaf or 2 off me too as well as my sis and brothers
Re: Fresh Yeast?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:08 pm
by craig.r
Thanks Tim_n, i will give it a go straight away
