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OT- Pizza yeast

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alaskanassasin
alaskanassasin Posts: 7,646
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you guys have convinced me to try 00 flour for my pies, ordered a bag on amazon this morning. Which brings me to the other main ingredient other than water. What kind of yeast are you guys using? I run Fleischmann’s because they have it at Kroger and says pizza on the package, I like it better than bread yeast.

South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,943
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    I like this stuff:


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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    I like this stuff:


     +1. 

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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    If you are going to use commercial dry yeast, saf-instant is a great choice.  
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    SAF Instant for me as well.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • gasman79
    gasman79 Posts: 55
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    I like this stuff:


    Is this the same powder type or this is the compressed cube type?
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    gasman79 said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    I like this stuff:
    Is this the same powder type or this is the compressed cube type?
    It's vac sealed in a block about 5-6" high. When opened, the product looks like standard ADY. It's all I've used for the last several years. I've never seen it in any store around here, except Whole Foods.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,646
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    Sounds a unanimous, thanks!
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • NorthPilot06
    NorthPilot06 Posts: 1,179
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    Throwing out another option - using ischia [sourdough] culture is another option.  But if you're looking for commercial yeast, you can't go wrong with saf-instant!
    DFW - 1 LGBE & Happy to Adopt More...
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  • 1voyager
    1voyager Posts: 1,157
    edited October 2018
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    Fleischmann’s RapidRise Instant Yeast.





    Large Egg, PGS A40 gasser.
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    Buy it in the 1 lb package (like saf-instant).  The individual packages are rarely the right amount and cost is much higher than buying the large package.  Keeps for a loooong time in the freezer.  Just keep a smaller amount handy and freeze the rest.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • northGAcock
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,336
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    Yup. Saf here too. Lives in the freezer 
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • gasman79
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    ColtsFan said:
    Yup. Saf here too. Lives in the freezer 
    How long in advance do u take it out of freezer prior to use?
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,344
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    gasman79 said:
    ColtsFan said:
    Yup. Saf here too. Lives in the freezer 
    How long in advance do u take it out of freezer prior to use?
    You can use it immediately. There's not much mass to yeast so it will get to room temp in just a few seconds, especially if you are already mixing it with the flour or warm water.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,336
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    HeavyG said:
    gasman79 said:
    ColtsFan said:
    Yup. Saf here too. Lives in the freezer 
    How long in advance do u take it out of freezer prior to use?
    You can use it immediately. There's not much mass to yeast so it will get to room temp in just a few seconds, especially if you are already mixing it with the flour or warm water.
    This. 5-10 minutes 
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 3,420
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    northGAcock said:

    I use this very same yeast in my French Bread at my bakery. Actually we use it everything, but who cares. 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited October 2018
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    I prefer mine😁
    I haven't used an instant culture in a few years now.

    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Plutonium
    Plutonium Posts: 230
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    Do you use distilled or filtered water? I've read that trace chlorine or chloramine can affect the yeast too, but I've still just used tap water. I've typically been to lazy to warm up my refrigerator filtered water to room/warm temp.

    https://www.thespruceeats.com/using-tap-water-for-making-bread-1446702
    Albuquerque, NM - LBGE and an old rusted gasser that I use for accessory storage.


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