Can i freeze fresh yeast?

Question

Can i freeze fresh yeast?

Answer 1

Yes, yeast can survive being frozen. I keep my yeast in the freezer...it prolongs their shelf life.

Answer 2

Yes.  My mother sends me instant yeast from Canada (she buys it in bulk and sends me half) and I keep it fresh in the freezer for up to 2 years at a time.

Answer 3

Yes, fresh yeast can be frozen.

To do this, wrap it well in waxed paper then in plastic wrap and seal. It is important to keep the yeast from drying. Allow the yeast to defrost gradually in the refrigerator the night before you are planning to use it. The longer the yeast is frozen, the more it will lose potency.

You can check out this site for more interesting info on yeast :

http://www.doughmakers.com/features/work...

Hope this helps !

Answer 4

http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/2029

http://www.foodsubs.com/LeavenYeast.html