Fresh yeast vs Dry yeast

[JuliaBalbilla]

Poor hard-done-by Tesco's are probably trying to make up for their falling percentage of customers CC, but that isn't the way to do it.  I don't really like Tesco in general, but having said that, 20p for 100g is still pretty good.  I have to pay 32p an ounce at our local baker's (they don't understand metric there )

JB

[Cornish Cream]

Poor hard-done-by Tesco's are probably trying to make up for their falling percentage of customers CC, but that isn't the way to do it.  I don't really like Tesco in general, but having said that, 20p for 100g is still pretty good.  I have to pay 32p an ounce at our local baker's (they don't understand metric there )

JB

What a good idea of a local bakery JB,I will try mine

[droverjess]

10 grams fresh yeast = 5 grams traditional dried yeast = 3 grams fast acting easy yeast.

Traditional dried yeast is bigger granules and needs to be activated in water. This is what I mostly use. In UK made by Allinsons comes in tin, store in fridge. Never failed yet. Yeast pure and simple.

If I can get fresh then I do use that.

Fact acting easy yeast is in sachets of about 7 grams. Smaller grains and contains additives. Add straight to flour.  I only use this in emergencies when no other in house.

Hope this helps.

[faffa_70]

10 grams fresh yeast = 5 grams traditional dried yeast = 3 grams fast acting easy yeast.

Traditional dried yeast is bigger granules and needs to be activated in water. This is what I mostly use. In UK made by Allinsons comes in tin, store in fridge. Never failed yet. Yeast pure and simple.

If I can get fresh then I do use that.

Fact acting easy yeast is in sachets of about 7 grams. Smaller grains and contains additives. Add straight to flour.  I only use this in emergencies when no other in house.

Hope this helps.

OMG the one thing I never thought to check for additives was my emergency yeast (have gone to using fresh in the last 6 months) ... just checked the tin and sure enough additive 491