SAF-Instant Yeast

Hi --

Where do you all find SAF-Instant Yeast in Chicago? I've looked and looked but can't seem to find those big, vacuum-sealed packages. Any advice?

Thanks!

Heather

(P.S. I'm a former newspaper reporter now studying baking in culinary school. You can follow my adventures at http://flourgrrrl.blogspot.com.)

Here you go.

Oh, cool. Thanks! Sorry I missed that ...

Happy baking!
Heather

Speaking of instant yeast, how long does it last kept in the freezer (which is where I remember Cook's Illustrated telling me to keep it).

Hellodali wrote:Speaking of instant yeast, how long does it last kept in the freezer (which is where I remember Cook's Illustrated telling me to keep it).

I keep it about 6 months in the fridge. It keeps better in the freezer - maybe 12-18 months. The expiration date on the package is usually two years after it was packaged, but since it is so cheap I tend to replace my old yeast faster than that.

Make sure you bring it to room temperature before using.

I kept some in the fridge for at least a year and it still works fine.