:> I have been using Fleischmans dry yeast and have been satisfied except
:> it costs about $7 for a 4 oz. jar.
:>
:> I recently found some Red Star dry yeast for only 1/16 as much cost! It
:> comes in a 1 pound package which costs $1.88.
:>
:> I did a test making two small quantities of bread dough using Red Star
:> yeast in one sample and Fleischmans in the other. All measurements were
:> the same.
:>
:> Both finished loaves looked the same and tasted the same. But, the Red
:> Star yeast stinks when you smell it in its jar as compared to the
:> Fleischmans. It also stinks up the house when I bake with it. It is not
:> pleasant at all to make bread with the Red Star due to its stink even
:> though the breads taste the same.
:>
:> The expiration date on the stinky yeast is Sept. 2005, and was bought
:> at a warehouse type store.
:> The expiration date on the Fleischmans is Oct. 2006, and was bought at
:> a local grocery store.
:>
:> Is this normal? Is it due to the age of the yeast? Like I mentioned,
:> both brands do the same job with making dough, with the recipe I am
:> using.

: Some people think that Freshman's yeast is stinky. Maybe you just have a


I've never heard of Freshman's yeast - I've never seen it in any stores.
Fleischmans and Red Star are about the only choices.