Fresh yeast vs Dry yeast

[Sonan]

HI breadgurus
Can someone tell me where I get fresh yeast from? Our health food store just looked at me blankly when I asked ! 
Do you think it is superior to dry yeast for the finished product and nutritionally?
Thanks

[cookie1]

I like using fresh yeast but it is very hard to get. Some people have been able to get it from their local bakers or health food shops.  Someone suggested getting it from a brewing place. I buy it when I see it but otherwise use dry yeast. I don't think it makes much difference.

[Sonan]

aahhh the bakery - never thought of that 
Thanks Cookie !

[Nik2WIN]

Personally I prefer to use fresh yeast, apparently it gives a better taste, and I like to mimic the bakery process as much as possible.  Here in the UK I found a supplier through Ebay (is there nothing you can buy through Ebay) who was good but I've found a local bakery who can also supply me and, although I've not used them yet (I pick it up this afternoon), I would imagine that the yeast would be fresher.

Picking up fresh yeast once a fortnight is going to be something of a fag though, might have to bite the bullet and start freezing it.  I also have a packet of dried for those times when it all goes awry ...

Nik

[BimbyPT]

Here in Portugal the big supermarkets sell fresh yeast in small packs (2 cubes of 25g each). I only use half for a loaf with 500g of flour, so I freeze the other half.
I have the dry one too just in case, but I prefer the fresh one.

[Cornish Cream]

Nik if you have a Tesco's near you they will sell you fresh yeast.Just go to the bakery section ask one of the bakery staff and they will get it for you.It use to be free but now they charge you.Last time they charged me 20p for 100g.

[Nik2WIN]

There was me thinking you were a lovely person Cornish Cream giving me just the right answer on kneading capacity then you go and ruin it by talking about TESCO!!   

DH comes from a farming background and Tesco are notorious for being vile to their suppliers.  Of course, in a few years time Tesco's will be the only shop left - it will also be our bank/insurance company/travel agent/opticians etc.

They're marginally better than Asda/Wallmart but I really, really try to avoid them when I can

Nik

Damn this soapbox is high - can anyone help me get off 

[Cornish Cream]

There was me thinking you were a lovely person Cornish Cream giving me just the right answer on kneading capacity then you go and ruin it by talking about TESCO!!  

DH comes from a farming background and Tesco are notorious for being vile to their suppliers.  Of course, in a few years time Tesco's will be the only shop left - it will also be our bank/insurance company/travel agent/opticians etc.

They're marginally better than Asda/Wallmart but I really, really try to avoid them when I can

Nik

Damn this soapbox is high - can anyone help me get off 
Sorry Nik, I will wash my mouth out with soap

[Ceejay]

Damn this soapbox is high - can anyone help me get off 

I would... but I'm probably too short!

[judydawn]

     Nik, there must be something else you can say whilst you are stuck up there. We are all listening 

[Katya]

Damn this soapbox is high - can anyone help me get off 

Hope there's enough room on that box for 2 - I'm on my way up to join you.   I am not a great fan (and that's being very polite  ) of Tescos - haven't shopped there for years.   Waitrose for me every time.

[Nik2WIN]

 Waitrose for me every time.

Oooh yes Waitrose all the way, although time is a little short so I generally use Ocado but I'm aware that not everyone can afford Waitrose/Ocado but they do, do a Tesco price match on an awful lot of things

Nik

[Frozzie]

in france fresh yeast is also sold in the big supermarkets but in 40g cubes and is readily available but during my holiday in oz to see my family i couldnt find it anywhere but then again i never approached a bakers which is probably the best bet when its not available in stores!!  Ive never looked as its always been readily available here but sometimes when you cant find hard to find items its easier online...same goes for cooking equipment...online...speciality stores arent always that easy to find either but there are heaps online...never know if you dont try i guess re fresh yeast!

Personally i prefer fresh yeast and i guess its like anything fresh vs dehydrated..have to believe fresh wins hands down everytime but if you cant get it then dehydrated is fine!!

 

[Zan]

Oooh yes Waitrose all the way, although time is a little short so I generally use Ocado but I'm aware that not everyone can afford Waitrose/Ocado but they do, do a Tesco price match on an awful lot of things

Nik

Teach me to skim read whilst making breakfast, think combined with the soap box/height comments I read this as "although I am a little short so I generally use Ocado" - was trying to work out if Waitrose had esp high shelves or something so you had to order online, rofpmsl!!!

[Nik2WIN]

Teach me to skim read whilst making breakfast, think combined with the soap box/height comments I read this as "although I am a little short so I generally use Ocado" - was trying to work out if Waitrose had esp high shelves or something so you had to order online, rofpmsl!!!
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I caught up on my sleep last night (interrupted a couple of times but had about 12 hours!!) so I'm a bit woolly this morning.  Nevertheless, this made me smile   Waitrose is usually full of little old ladies and I can just imagine them jumping for the high shelves ....

Picked up my fresh yeast on Friday - its great and ridiculously cheap.  I bought it from a bakery/delicatessan and I think a fortnightly trip there will be one of life's little pleasures ...

Nik