Fresh Yeast?

[craig.r]

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I have just been given some fresh yeast from my local supermarket for baking but not sure how to store or how much to use? Also i would love to be able to keep it growing so i have a continues supply, Can anyone help

[contadina]

For 500g of flour use a 7g envelope of dry yeast or 20 g of fresh yeast. Fresh yeast should keep for a month or so in the fridge in something airtight or if they've given you loads you can keep it in the freezer, just defrost a chunk every time you want to use it.

[craig.r]

wow, that means i have enough for 21 loaves gonna have a go tomorrow i think, if i have time . thankyou

[craig.r]

Anyone know how you get fresh yeast to grow? Apart from making it eat its greens

[Rosendula]

You eaten 20 loaves already?

[tim_n]

easy, crumble into room temperature water with sugar in. Leave somewhere darkish. If you need to cover the jar/bowl/whatever use a clean tea towel.

Want to make it go mad? Just add some yeast nutrients - it turbocharges it.

[craig.r]

You eaten 20 loaves already?

lol, not yet but once i get going it won't last me long. I am sure my mum will want a loaf or 2 off me too as well as my sis and brothers

[craig.r]

Thanks Tim_n, i will give it a go straight away