Dry Yeast shelf life

[WIZz]

I have a 1 pound foil pack of red star DADY It has never been opened, I brought it about 3 to 3 1/2 years ago and it's been sitting in the cupboard since, could I still use it?

[Pikey]

Course you could

Whether it will work - depends - But what's to lose by giving it a try ?

[WIZz]

I might give this a try.
http://redstaryeast.com/yeast-baking-le ... ness-test/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

[bilgriss]

Yeah, I'd test it.
Or just go buy another pound for a couple dollars and not worry.

[WIZz]

Yeah, I'd test it.
Or just go buy another pound for a couple dollars and not worry.

If only it was that simple!

I'm in Australia and it's not available here, I have to get it shipped from the US and the cheapest I can get it for is $34.50US about $45AU.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Red-Star-Dis ... Swax5Yy~6-" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

[Mikey-moo]

Try to make a starter out of some and report back how you get on.

[bilgriss]

https://www.affordablewholefoods.com.au ... east-500g/

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 15&t=18147

[WIZz]

I rechecked the date and the yeast has been sitting in my cupboard for 4 years.

Good news is it's alive!!

According to the link the yeast should not be very good.
Don't believe everything you read!
https://www.eatbydate.com/other/baking/yeast/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow