How to store yeast for a long time: the right way

The war makes its own adjustments, so if yeast used to be a common product used for baking, now it is a real savior for those who cannot buy bread for some reason and have to bake it at home.

Therefore, if you have stocks of yeast, it is better to store them properly so that nothing goes bad and the baked goods turn out fluffy. To do this, OBOZREVATEL has collected some tips.

Freezing yeast

1. Before putting yeast in the freezer, check the quality of the product. The structure of good quality yeast should be crumbly, creamy in color, without any unnecessary spots. The smell should be slightly sour.

2. Cut the yeast into pieces of 16-25 g each. Then it will be convenient to use individual pieces for one baking.

3. Wrap the pieces in foil or parchment. The paper will get wet during freezing.

4. For convenience, you can mark the date of freezing with a marker.

5. You can store yeast in the freezer for up to 6 months.

How to defrost baking yeast

1. The main thing is not to create temperature drops.

2. Put the required portion of frozen pieces on a plate.

3. Leave in the refrigerator at 4-6°C for 8 hours.

4. Drain off the water and use it for baking.

How to make dry yeast

1. Break a piece of yeast.

2. Add a little flour and mix well.

3. Spread parchment paper and pour the crumbs over.

4. Cover the yeast with cheesecloth.

5. Leave at room temperature in a well-ventilated area.

6. After drying, pour the mass into a glass jar.

7. Do not close with lids.

8. Cover the top with a natural cloth and tie it with a thread.

9. Store in a dark, dry place for up to 6 months.

10. Store in the refrigerator for about a year.