Yeast, SAF-Instant Red, Baking

SAF-Instant Red is a professional-grade instant baking yeast that mixes straight into flour with no proofing. The free-flowing granules work with doughs containing up to about 12% sugar and excel in shorter fermentations, giving a strong, reliable rise. It arrives vacuum-sealed for freshness.

At a glance

• Type: Instant dry baking yeast
• Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Use: No proofing needed; mixes directly into flour
• Best with: Doughs up to about 12% sugar
• Ingredients: Yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid
• Sizes: 1 lb and 50 lb
• Brand: SAF (Lesaffre)

Best for

• Artisan and sandwich breads
• Rolls and buns
• Pizza dough
• Enriched and lightly sweetened doughs
• High-volume and frequent baking

How to use

Mix the granules directly into your dry ingredients; there is no need to dissolve them first. A good starting point is about 1 teaspoon per 4 cups of flour. Reseal and refrigerate or freeze to keep it fresh.

Flavor profile

Clean and neutral, letting the flavor of the finished bread come through.

About Country Life Natural Foods

Country Life Natural Foods has supplied wholesome baking supplies, grains, and pantry staples to health-minded households for decades, with a focus on natural foods at honest value.