Red StarActive Dry Yeast, 2 Pound Pouch

I’ve been using Red Star Active Dry Yeast for making a variety of breads, rolls, and muffins. I needed a larger supply than what my local stores carried, and this 2-pound pouch is perfect. The price is excellent, offering great value if you bake frequently or in large batches. The yeast works reliably every time with no issues. I fill a small jar that I use daily and keep the rest in the freezer for long-term storage, which keeps it fresh and convenient. Overall, this is a dependable, high-quality yeast that’s ideal for home bakers who go through it regularly.

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.

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.

Bought it to create CO2 for my aquarium CO2 diffuser. Works great and is still running strong for a week under pressure about 30psi. A yeast that strong will work great for leavening bread.

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.

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.

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