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🍞 Elevate your baking game with yeast that never quits!
Red Star Active Dry Yeast 4 oz jar offers a semi-dormant, long-lasting formula that reliably activates within minutes to raise up to 64 cups of flour. Perfect for all yeast doughs except rapid bread machine cycles, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly yeast comes in a convenient bulk jar equivalent to 16+ packets, making it a pantry staple for consistent, professional-quality homemade bread and pizza dough.
| ASIN | B0014CWDJO |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Fat-Free, Gluten Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | 95,312 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 53 in Active Dry Yeasts |
| Brand | Red Star |
| Brand Name | Red Star |
| Coin Variety 1 | Dry Yeast |
| Container Type | Jar |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Cuisine | Universal (Baking) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,269 Reviews |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Package Weight | 0.34 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Item form | Powder |
| Item package quantity | 1 |
| Item weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Leavening Agent Type | Active Dry Yeast |
| Manufacturer | Red Star |
| Model Number | dinirao |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 16 |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Package Size Name | 4 Ounce |
| Part Number | BHBUST051718A3177 |
| Set Name | Individual |
| Size | 113.3 g (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | Vegan |
| UPC | 795871048113 017929000219 |
| Unit Count | 113.3 gram |
| Unit count | 113.3 gram |
S**5
Reliable, consistent rise—my go-to for homemade bread
I’ve been using Red Star Active Dry Yeast for my weekly bread baking, and it has become a staple in my pantry. Whether I’m making a standard sandwich loaf or a more involved pizza dough, this yeast has proven to be incredibly reliable. I feel that I consistently get a strong, active foam when proofing (using 110°F water with a pinch of sugar). It takes about 5–10 minutes to reach that perfect "rounded top" in the measuring cup, which gives me confidence that my dough will rise properly before I even start mixing. The 4-ounce jar is a great size for someone who bakes regularly but doesn't need a massive bulk bag. It’s much easier to store than individual packets, and it’s clearly labeled as gluten-free, which is a big plus for my household. I store mine in the freezer as recommended. It stays fresh for months, and I haven't noticed any drop-off in leavening power over time. A quick tip for others: If you aren't getting a good rise, check your water temperature! I find that keeping the water between 110–115°F is the "sweet spot" for this specific yeast. If it’s too hot, it will kill the yeast; too cool, and it won't activate. Overall, this is a high-quality, single-ingredient product that delivers consistent results. I’ll definitely be keeping this stocked.
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N**L
Way better than packets!
When I started my bread journey I was buying the dry active yeast in the packets and I had to use quite a few packets for each recipe which was getting a little rough on my wallet. I decided to buy this jar and I'll tell you what. It is amazing. I have made 6 loaves of bread so far and I still have so much left. It activates so fast and does the job. Definitely recommend!!!
K**M
Best yeast
This is my go to yeast. I make gf bread weekly and since using this yeast I get a better quality bread, The yeast activate very quickly and it is good quality for the money.
R**M
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Good shelf life. I used it one time, and after 2 months it was still fresh
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