Yes, yeast should be stored in a dry, cool place, but once opened, there are specific protocols you should follow to ensure your yeast stays as fresh as possible.

Some say using fresh yeast upgrades your basic white bread because it has a less "yeasty" flavor and a bigger, better rise. However, the differences are minimal, making others wonder if it's worth ...

Leader says as a general rule, a typical recipe that calls for around 500 grams of flour will use 1%, or 5 grams, of fresh yeast, or about half as much (2 1/2 grams, or between 3/4 and 1 teaspoon ...

To make your own bread starter, Suzi Gerber, chef and executive director of Haven Foods, said it only takes a few simple steps to allow flour and water to culture with the natural wild yeasts in ...