Red Star Active Dry Yeast, 2 Pound Pouch

Red Star Active Dry Yeast is a staple in my baking arsenal. The 2-pound vacuum-packed pouch keeps it fresh for months, and the yeast consistently delivers a strong rise—whether I’m working with lean doughs or enriched breads. It activates quickly and reliably, making it ideal for sourdough builds, preferments, or straight dough methods.One small heads-up: the packaging doesn’t reseal, so I recommend transferring it to an airtight container. Still, for the price and performance, it’s unbeatable.

Absolutely love this, use often. Also, stores well in freezer to keep fresh longer. Perfect t for all bread types. Perfect rise,ease to use and store.

This is a consistently good product, first you must activate it for 10 minutes in water ( usually with a small amount of sugar and honey, then you are ready to add in your other ingredients.I have been making bread, pizza dough & cinnamon rolls with this yeast for about 5 years now, it lasts well enough in a sealed container for the amount that I make for my family of 4 adults, I don’t refrigerate it ( maybe I should check if that is how it is supposed to be stored, but it’s always kept in a sealed glass jar in my pantry in Florida with the a/c temperature at 78 ( yes I know I am a lizard)It has an excellent rise, makes great products with a great dough rise and is simple to use:I haven’t noticed anything negative, the smell is suitably yeasty 😂I like that it arrives vacuum sealed so that I can tell that the seal or packaging has not been damaged and I feel it is fresh even if I don’t open it immediately.

Pleased it was fresh and has a long expiration date. Was a little worried I would have to use up quickly. Great price.

I recently used the Red Star Active Dry Yeast (2-pound pouch, $8.99) for Pizza Night, and I was beyond impressed! I’ve been using Fleischmann’s Active Dry Yeast for years, which works fine, but I’d read glowing reviews about Red Star and decided to give it a try. Let me tell you—it absolutely lives up to the hype!Using the same reliable recipe, tools, and conditions I always use (including identical water temperature and sugar), I noticed a significant improvement at every step. The froth and activity level were much higher with Red Star, and the smell! Oh, the smell--it was so much more bread-y and enticing, enhancing the whole experience.I prepared enough dough for eight crusts (with half to freeze), and the dough rounds rose beautifully under tea towels. This yeast is a game changer for home baking. The quality and performance truly stand out, and everything worked out perfectly.If I had to make a complaint, it would be that the bag isn’t resealable. While I wrapped it tightly with an elastic band and stored it in a freezer bag, a built-in closure would have been more convenient.Highly recommend if you’re looking for a reliable, high-performing yeast for bread, pizza, or any baking project!

I ordered 3 packs, 2 were vacuumed sealed but one wasn’t, not sure if the one not vacuumed will work. Haven’t tried it yet.

Worked beautifully. Value is unbeatable. If you bake alot, just buy it. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. Made hot pockets and cinnamon rolls first and they turned out perfect.

Great yeast!! Works super in the fresh milled flour!!! Consisted with every loaf!!