Fresh Yeast

[cookie1]

I read on an old blog that you were able to buy fresh yeast from Coles and Woolworths that had bakeries in them.
I decided to give it a try as my new bread book uses fresh yeast for everything. I asked at my local Woolworths. The person in charge of the bakery said he couldn't sell me any but he did give me some, about a third of a block. I was very impressed.
Tonight's Naan was made using fresh yeast.
       

[judydawn]

That was very generous of them cookie amd your naan looks great.

[cookie1]

Thanks. I froze most of it, but will get some out of the freezer on Sunday as we are having Panneer and Chick Pea curry.

[achookwoman]

Cookie, that is fantastic. I love the taste of fresh yeast. That Naan looks beautiful.

[cookie1]

Thanks.

[EmeraldSue]

Your naan looks delicious.
I like using fresh yeast too. I can buy it from the deli counter of my local Foodland supermarket really cheaply, but I always forget to freeze it. I must get some more and pop it in the freezer

[chrissa]

I didn't know you could freeze fresh yeast.  I thought it would kill it.

[achookwoman]

My mum always froze fresh yeast.   Wrapped in cling wrap then foil.  She would cut it and  freeze it in small amounts
You can also freeze SD but I have never tried this.

[cookie1]

I only have a tiny bit of fresh yeast left. I made the No Fuss recipe today and used it. I have enough for another SD recipe.
I haven't had success freezing it but will try again when I can get some more.

[consumerate]

You can buy fresh yeast at some 'continental' delis. In Perth I know you can buy it at the Re Store in Northbridge. Probably also at Leederville.

[cookie1]

Thanks. I will call in next time I a over that way. I tried a couple more supermarkets last week but even though it looks like it they said they don't make the breads in the store now.