I bought "Allison's easy bake yeast", but that didn't work at all (guess it's ONLY for bread)! Do you know any good brand? I'm from France, so I'm not used to the packaging. Also, can I find them anywhere? Only found the Allison's stuff at Sainsbury's (but maybe I didn't look well).
2006-08-31 12:20:16 · 19 answers · asked by Offkey 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Any little family bakers shop will have some dont go to the big stores such as sainsburys or asda they wont have the proper stuff you need
2006-08-31 12:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by louise r 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It might be the way you used it that stopped it working. I would not recommend the type ofyeast that comes in a tin, I would use either Easy Blend Yeast in sachets (available in all supermarkets) or you can buy fresh yeast in Morrisons (ask at the bakery). Also, if you do not use STRONG flour (has much more gluten than plain flour) it can affect your results.
If you use easy blend in sachets IGNORE THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACK! To make a basic bread dough:
Mix 3 sachets of easy blend yeast with about one pint of tepid water. Add about a tablespoon of honey or sugar to the mixture, whisk and leave for about five minutes until frothy.
Use about 1kg of STRONG white bread flour, add about a teaspoon of sea salt. Mix the flour and yeast mixture together, adding more water/flour as needed.
Knead the dough for at least five minutes to work the gluten in the flour. Leave in a warm place to rise for about forty minutes. Then knock all the air out of the dough, shape it as you want it and let it rise again until it has doubled in size. The second rise is important as it will improve the texture of the bread, the longer you can leave it the lighter the result.
Cook in a very hot oven (200 degrees, gas mark 8) until it souns hollow when tapped underneath.
2006-08-31 12:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from the US and had the same problem when I was there for a semester of college. Try looking for an Asda store (I think that's how it's spelled) they have a lot more selection.
Though my roommate asked at Sainsbury's and the baker gave her some.
2006-08-31 12:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by starsmoak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All big supermarket store them. Try Sainsburys (again!), Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Somerfields, Waitrose. If you can't find it in any of the stores then ask an Assistant to show you - they are paid to help with these things.
2006-08-31 12:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by Keira 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you either didn't allow the dough to prove long enough or the recipe your using really needs FRESH yeast, a local bakers could easily sell it, BUT I get mine from my local health store so try those as well...Fresh yeast is really the best thing to use.
2006-08-31 22:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by Denise W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a supermarket, Sainsburys or Tescos's etc, and ask for some yeast. They will know what you are on aout, it isnt hard to get hold of.
2006-08-31 12:26:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some bakers will sell you fresh yeast. Baking powder can be found in any supermarket.
2006-08-31 12:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by alimarwil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At Baker Street, in Sherlock Holmes' Kitchen.
2006-08-31 12:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy dried yeast at all the supermarkets, if it's fresh yeast then go to the bakery counter at Tesco and they will sell you some.
2006-09-01 00:03:43 · answer #9 · answered by pottydotty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The larger Sainsbury's such as Vauxhall and Victoria are generally more than happy to just give it to you if you ask nicely.
2006-09-01 00:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by illstealyourthunder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋