Red Star Active 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.

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!

No complaints at all about the performance of this yeast. It has performed perfectly for hand-kneaded breads, machine kneaded (and machine baked) breads, and no knead breads. Over the years I've tried several yeast brands, including some that were a lot more expensive than Red Star, and have not found any meaningful difference in performance. So, I stick with Red Star since the cost per ounce in the 2 pound package is well below most other major brands.It comes in a sturdy package that is vacuum sealed. Once opened, I parcel it out into glass jars with tight screw-top lids. I keep one jar in the fridge for use, and the rest are stored in the freezer. I've had no problems with storing the yeast for years in the freezer -- when it comes out, it works just as well as it did fresh out of the package.A great value yeast that performs well -- five stars.

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.

Worked beautifully. Value is unbeatable. If you bake alot, just buy it. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. Made hot pockets and cinnamon rolls first and they turned out perfect.

Great product. Great price. However, expiration date is within 4 1/2 months from purchase.

This yeast is really good yeast. My bread raised up no issues. Smells fresh and tastes fresh. I love the amount of yeast that comes in this package for the price. Speedy rise time.