Latest reviews about Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast

Meri says "don't mess with success!" about Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast

Meri — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:05:17 GMT

Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast is a staple in my pantry. I keep both the three pack size as well as the jar because I make a lot of bread, rolls, etc.

Fleischmann's has never let me down in the 30 plus years that I have been using it unless I put it in too cold or too hot of water. Once I got the right temp down, it has been a tried and true product.

For most recipes, you simply sprinkle the yeast onto a cup of warm water and add a bit of sugar [it feeds the yeast]. As the yeast mixes in to the water and starts feeding on the sugar, it will begin to bubble and grow. It is fun to watch the process and when you see that happening, you can rest assured that the yeast is doing it's thing.

Simply, follow the directions of the recipe and you will soon be enjoying the fresh taste of home made bread. Nothing better.

The yeast comes in several variations- Red Star Yeast, Fleischmann's Rapid Rise Yeast, Compressed Cake Yeast and bread machine yeast.

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Natasha66acting says "Works great and inexpensive for me!" about Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast

Natasha66acting — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:27:44 GMT

Fleischmann's active dry yeast comes comes in a three pack. So you get 3 small packages. It wasn't expensive and I found it at my local Keyfood supermarket. I needed to make a few recipes that included yeast and I have always used this brand. It worked just perfect every single time. I thought it had a funny smell but that's just because I never smelled pure yeast since I never used it all up close and personal until I had to.

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mrssnell says "Tried and True" about Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast

mrssnell — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:28:42 GMT

Because I bake the bulk of our breads here in our home, I've tried every product on the market - some for cost comparisons, some out of curiosity. In these days, experimentation is a thing of the past. I will use nothing but Fleischmann's Yeast products in my humble little cabin kitchen.

This particular active dry yeast absolutely never fails me. As is noted by Katrena, my fellow reviewer, it's best to store the packets of yeast in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before use.

I think quite many - especially novice - bakers have problems with yeasts because temperature is a really big deal in terms of baking success, as is the freshness of the product. As for the latter, always take a peek at the expiration or "sell by" date before you place it in your grocery cart. As for for the former, all bread bakers will tell you that no matter what kind of yeast you're using, it really does need to be at room temperature prior to use, and the water needed to activate the yeast...

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Katrena says "Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast rises to the top!" about Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast

Katrena — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:31:25 GMT

I purchase Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast in 3-packs and use this product in all of my baking that requires regular rise active dry yeast.

I am really impressed that Ach Food Companies now lists this product as gluten free right on the packaging. Hoorah! My children have multiple food sensitivities, and labeling like this is a big deal to me. Imagine grocery shopping for a family of five with three kids helping and needing to read all food labels. If the label does not specify that a product is gluten-free, then I end up researching the product online or contacting the manufacturer.

This yeast works well in regular and gluten-free recipes. I have used mine recently for pizza crust and bread. I keep my yeast in the refrigerator (with the thought that it might keep longer and perhaps I can actually find it when I need it) but try to remember to take it out of the refrigerator the night before I'm going to bake because yeast does work better when it starts at room temperature.

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