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Cooking & Baking

Marthe48

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3. Yeast I use usually does ok

Reply to Warpy (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 06:06 PM

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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 Wednesday OP

😕 buzzycrumbhunger Wednesday #1

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

Yeast I use usually does ok Marthe48 Wednesday #3

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

We had a new jar of yeast fail too. Callalily 23 hrs ago #5

That's an idea! Marthe48 23 hrs ago #6