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Cooking & Baking

In reply to the discussion: My yeast is a dud [View all]

Marthe48

(22,554 posts)
3. Yeast I use usually does ok
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 06:06 PM
Dec 3

I keep the open jar or package in the freezer. I kept the unopened jar in my cool, dark pantry.

I'd start the yeast on its own for years, then learned I was proofing it Never too old to learn.

I am trying to make a sourdough starter, and it doesn't look promising. I'll try to exchange this jar.



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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 Saturday #8
It was a bust Marthe48 Saturday #9
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