Instant Dry Yeast

Instant Dry Yeast, Active Dry Yeast & Baking Yeast:

Yeast is a key baking ingredient for making risen breads and doughs, and this Smartfox collection includes several yeast formats for different baking methods. The range covers instant dry yeast, active dried yeast and breadmaking yeast blends from Edmonds, Tasti, Mauri and Le Saffre, with pack sizes ranging from 96g household packs through to larger 500g options. The collection also includes Lotus savoury yeast flakes, a nutritional yeast product intended for seasoning rather than raising dough.

Instant & Active Dry Yeast for Bread Making:

For convenient bread and dough preparation, Edmonds Instant Dry Yeast comes in a 96g pack and can be mixed directly with dry ingredients without proofing first. It is suitable for recipes including bread, pizza and pastries.

Active dried yeast is represented by Tasti in a 130g pack, Edmonds in a 150g pack and Mauri in a larger 500g format. Tasti Active Dried Yeast is designed for handmade breads and is activated by dissolving it in warm water with a small amount of sugar before adding it to the recipe.

Bread Machine Yeast & Larger Packs:

Edmonds Surebake 130g combines active dry yeast with bread improvers. It is specifically recommended for home breadmaking and use in breadmaking machines, making it a useful option when following recipes formulated for this type of yeast blend.

For higher-volume baking requirements, the collection includes 500g yeast products from Mauri and Le Saffre. The Mauri active dry yeast contains baker's yeast, emulsifier and ascorbic acid and is identified as GMO free.

Choosing the Right Yeast:

Check your recipe before selecting a yeast, as instant and active dry yeast are used differently. Instant dry yeast offers the convenience of being added directly to dry ingredients, while active dried yeast may require activation before mixing.

Lotus Yeast Savoury Flakes 100g serve a completely different purpose. These nutritional yeast flakes have a cheesy, nutty flavour and can be sprinkled over foods such as pasta, salads and popcorn or incorporated into sauces and dips; they are not a substitute for baker's yeast when dough needs to rise.