topic Re: Saf yeast in Kitchen

Saf yeast

cookinfreak — Mon, 04 May 2020 19:35:04 GMT

Was in the store yesterday, and saw this. It was the only yeast they had. Is it different than the Fleischmanns or Red Star? Do you use it differently?

TIA

cookin

Re: Saf yeast

SharkE — Mon, 04 May 2020 19:59:55 GMT

Best there is ! Didn't know you could buy in store? I have to buy online better then that amateur stuff hands down. You must live in a exalted place to be able to just walk in and see that on the shelf.

I'm jealous ! King Arthur website sells it, but, I get a better grade then even what KA offers online and buy a pound at a time and freeze.

Re: Saf yeast

SharkE — Mon, 04 May 2020 20:01:01 GMT

No, use the same as that cheap stuff. Take out of freezer the nite before to get to room temperature.

Re: Saf yeast

Caron122 — Mon, 04 May 2020 20:07:25 GMT

SAF yeast is the only brand I use. It's great stuff. I get it from King Arthur flour. I buy a couple of packages at a time and keep it in the freezer.

Sharke, where do you get the better grade? I would be interested in trying it.

Re: Saf yeast

Imaoldhippie — Mon, 04 May 2020 20:27:46 GMT

What does Saf Yeast do that the cheap ones dont?

Re: Saf yeast

noodleann — Mon, 04 May 2020 21:02:57 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
Best there is ! Didn't know you could buy in store? I have to buy online better then that amateur stuff hands down. You must live in a exalted place to be able to just walk in and see that on the shelf.

I'm jealous ! King Arthur website sells it, but, I get a better grade then even what KA offers online and buy a pound at a time and freeze.

@SharkE, when you say "a better grade," are you referring to the gold package versus the red package?

Re: Saf yeast

cookinfreak — Mon, 04 May 2020 21:11:12 GMT

@SharkE

I have a feeling I only saw it in the store because that is maybe all they could get. There were only about 8 pkgs or so of the gold pkg on the shelf. I also found bread flour. About fell over in the aisle! One bag, so I grabbed it also. Going to make some bread this weekend now that I know the yeast is used the same way.

Thanks all

cookin

Re: Saf yeast

Pooky1 — Mon, 04 May 2020 21:18:18 GMT

my mother inlaw when i showed her that yeast when i ordered it she said because it said instant on it that you dont have to wait for dough to rise. im assumming she is wrong. im thinking i would use it like i use other brands of yeast.. i make dough and let it rise for 2 hours.

Re: Saf yeast

LilLadyNJ — Mon, 04 May 2020 21:49:41 GMT

@cookinfreak wrote:
Was in the store yesterday, and saw this. It was the only yeast they had. Is it different than the Fleischmanns or Red Star? Do you use it differently?
TIA
cookin

I have the Saf yeast that I purchased from King Arthur Flour. You would use it in the same way you would Fleischmanns or Red Star. There are two options of the Saf yeast; a red package and a gold package and if I recall correctly KAF recommended using the gold package for the sweet yeasty breads.

I have used the red SAF package for all types of breads and have not encountered any issues. I store mine in the freezer.

Re: Saf yeast

SharkE — Mon, 04 May 2020 22:43:19 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
@SharkE wrote:
Best there is ! Didn't know you could buy in store? I have to buy online better then that amateur stuff hands down. You must live in a exalted place to be able to just walk in and see that on the shelf.

I'm jealous ! King Arthur website sells it, but, I get a better grade then even what KA offers online and buy a pound at a time and freeze.
@SharkE, when you say "a better grade," are you referring to the gold package versus the red package?

yeah, the red bag will say 'premium' on it , it is fast, fast.

King Arthur's is ok, too, I just always go for the best of everything I deserve it LOL

Re: Saf yeast

msclassylady717 — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:08:34 GMT

Pooky .... when I was looking for yeast for making breads in my bread machine, I called the King Arthur Baking Hot Line ... The person answering said the Instant Yeast was the best to use in the bread machine.

I asked what was the difference between the instant yeast and the regular yeast ... she said that the instant yeast you do not have to bloom it first (meaning, put some in a cup and add some liquid until it starts to buble).

The people at that King Arthur Baking line have always been very helpful, not hesitate to call them for info.

Re: Saf yeast

Sooner — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:15:24 GMT

Yes, the SAF Gold is usually used for doughs with higher sugar content.

I have always used my SAF Red right of the freezer and had no problem with it. I mostly use a bread machine.

Re: Saf yeast

Pooky1 — Tue, 05 May 2020 21:55:31 GMT

thank you msclassylady 717. now that you said that when i had a bread machine years ago . i use to buy fleshmens bread machine yeast i think it was called.