How to test yeast for freshness

How do I test my instant or active dry yeast and is it still good or fresh? Find out easily with this quick and simple 10 minute test!

Love baking? You likely know the power of active dry yeast. But have you ever wondered how to substitute instant yeast for active dry yeast?

The holidays are coming. You're on a tight schedule. You want everything coming out of your kitchen to be absolutely perfect. What's the first thing you need to do? Test your yeast, baking powder, and baking soda for freshness. Let's start with baking soda, which you'll no doubt be using in all kinds of cookies, gingerbread, muffins, and other holiday treats.

Not sure whether that old yeast in the pantry is still good to use? A simple trick can indicate whether the bacteria in your yeast are still alive.

I have half of a two-pound bag of Red Star Dry Active Yeast that expired in 11/19, and it's no longer proofing as it once did. (Sadly, I had the unctioning to buy another bag in January but didn't. Big mistake.)Is there any way I can rejuvenate the yeast I have so that it proofs again? Or am I out of luck?

Before you bake with yeast, you have to make sure it's alive and well. That simple but essential step is called "proofing." We'll show you how to proof yeast.

Methods for testing yeast work with both fresh yeast and yeast granules. Read on to learn how to test yeast.

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Everything you need to know about active dry, instant, and fresh yeast - how to use, how to store, how to substitute, and more!

Follow these steps if you are unsure of the activity or freshness of your yeast (or just want to give it a ‘good start’).