--- product_id: 1645337 title: "Saf-Instant Yeast, Red, 2 Pound" brand: "lesaffre" price: "£20.25" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Le Saffre" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1645337-saf-instant-yeast-red-2-pound store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Vacuum-sealed 2 lb pack Long shelf life in freezer Fast-acting instant yeast Saf-Instant Yeast, Red, 2 Pound **Brand:** lesaffre **Price:** £20.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍞 Rise Above the Rest with Saf-Instant Yeast! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Saf-Instant Yeast, Red, 2 Pound by lesaffre - **How much does it cost?** £20.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1645337-saf-instant-yeast-red-2-pound) ## Best For - lesaffre enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lesaffre brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bulk Powerhouse:** Generous 2-pound vacuum-packed bag keeps your baking game strong for months. - • **Freeze & Forget:** Store in freezer for over a year without losing potency—always fresh, always ready. - • **Skip the Proofing Ritual:** Add directly to dry ingredients and bake faster—no waiting, no fuss. - • **Precision Baking Made Easy:** Consistent rising with less yeast means perfect artisan loaves every time. - • **Kosher Certified & Vegan Friendly:** Bake with confidence knowing it fits your ethical and dietary lifestyle. ## Overview LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast Red is a top-selling, fast-acting instant dry yeast in a large 2-pound vacuum-sealed pack. It eliminates the need for proofing, works consistently with less yeast, and offers long shelf life when stored airtight or frozen. Certified Kosher Parve and vegan, it’s the go-to choice for professional-quality artisan breads, pizza, and more. ## Description Saf Instant Yeast is one of the top selling yeasts worldwide. No need to "proof" or dissolve SAF; just add along with your other dry ingredients. Use in any recipe calling for active dry yeast: artisan loaves, pizza, sandwich bread, bagels, rolls, and more. No need to adjust the amount, use just as the recipe says. Review: Better bread basics - Still proofing your yeast in warm water and a pinch of sugar and waiting for it to become active? With SAF Red Instant Yeast, you simply add it to the dry ingredients and go! I am not a professional baker, simply a guy who bakes bread - lots of bread: rye, whole wheat, sourdough, burger buns, rolls. You get the idea. I used to use those 3-packs of yeast, like many people, but after my first pound of SAF red, I was hooked! Not just because I don't have to coddle it into action, but I use far less yeast in all of my breads (typically 6 grams for two loaves). It works consistently; a pound lasts me over a year; it keeps seemingly forever in the freezer; an additional 1-lb package means I'll have yeast until mid-2016! Wait...grams? Did I say GRAMS?! Why, yes. Yes I did, and here's why: How much flour is in a cup? It depends on how you fill it. Do you spoon flour in and level off the top with a knife? That's about 120 grams. Do you dip the cup into the flour and level it off? That's about 140 grams, almost 3/4 oz more! This inaccuracy leads to different breads on different days using the same recipe. To avoid this, I weigh my flour, and all of the other ingredients, according to the Baker's Percentage (visit[.....] for more details). I have a scale that shows both Imperial and Metric values. I use Metric because the simple arithmetic required in the Baker's Percentage is much easier with whole numbers (grams) than 10.35 oz. But I digress. I rely on SAF Red Yeast, and it will forever be a partner in my bread baking. Do yourself a favor and use it, and the Baker's Percentage, and you will astound your friends and family with your incredible, warm, aromatic loaves. Like me, you will rarely buy baked goods ever again. Review: Excellent results; better rising action than Fleishman's yeast - I had been using Fleishman yeast but tried this since I've heard so many good things about the SAF brand. I've been very impressed with the results -- better rising than with Fleishman's and it makes a nicer loaf. While it is priced a little higher than Fleishman's I've found I need to use less to get good results, so the cost per loaf ends up being less. Very pleased with this, and would highly recommend it for any bread making (both hand-made and machine-made). ## Features - Saf Instant Yeast is one of the top selling yeasts in the world - Comes in a large, 2X16-ounce (2 Pound) vacuum-packed bag - Once opened, Store in an airtight container; for 6 months at room temperature or in the fridge; or for a year or longer in your freezer - Fast acting and long lasting - Certified Kosker Parve: Vacuum Packed Foil packaging feels like a brick, yeast flows as powder after it is opened ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BGBXO6E | | ASIN | B00BGBXO6E | | Best Sellers Rank | #39,905 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #19 in Instant Dry Yeasts | | Brand Name | LeSaffre | | Coin Variety 1 | Yeast | | Container Type | Bag | | Cuisine | Universal | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (403) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00616450784508 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 0.95 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Item model number | Saf Yeast, RED 2 lb | | Leavening Agent Type | Instant Dry Yeast | | Manufacturer | LeSaffre | | Manufacturer | LeSaffre | | Model Number | Saf Yeast, RED 2 lb | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 8.15 x 5.59 x 2.83 inches; 2 Pounds | | Part Number | JI-A1Q8-CHAF-CA | | Set Name | 2 Pound Set | | Size | 64 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Vegan | | UPC | 616450784508 | | UPC | 616450784508 | | Unit Count | 64.0 Ounce | | Units | 64.0 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** LeSaffre - **Item Form:** Powder - **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 64.0 Ounce ## Images ![Saf-Instant Yeast, Red, 2 Pound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91nz9b9J7zL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it 2 one pound packages or 2 eight ounce packages??** A: 2 pounds **Q: How does this compare with the blue label Gold version I just purchased? Thanks** A: The one you purchased is specifically for sweet baked goods like sweet rolls and sweet breads. The red, which I have, is for breads/rolls that don't have as much sugar or other sweetener. (I use it specifically for egg challah, my recipe for which has 3 Tbsp. of sugar, so it does have some sweetening.) I think you can probably use the blue label Gold for less sweet goods without a problem.You might want to check with SAF there's an 800m number. SAF is the best yeast I've ever used. **Q: What is the difference between saf-instant and saf-instant premium?** A: Faster proofing with premium is the major difference.(15% to 30% faster) Proofs larger and allows for less yeast usage. **Q: What is the expiration date?** A: It depends on how it’s stored. I store in the freezer so it lasts indefinitely. Moisture is the main reason for a short shelf life. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better bread basics *by B***Z on April 11, 2014* Still proofing your yeast in warm water and a pinch of sugar and waiting for it to become active? With SAF Red Instant Yeast, you simply add it to the dry ingredients and go! I am not a professional baker, simply a guy who bakes bread - lots of bread: rye, whole wheat, sourdough, burger buns, rolls. You get the idea. I used to use those 3-packs of yeast, like many people, but after my first pound of SAF red, I was hooked! Not just because I don't have to coddle it into action, but I use far less yeast in all of my breads (typically 6 grams for two loaves). It works consistently; a pound lasts me over a year; it keeps seemingly forever in the freezer; an additional 1-lb package means I'll have yeast until mid-2016! Wait...grams? Did I say GRAMS?! Why, yes. Yes I did, and here's why: How much flour is in a cup? It depends on how you fill it. Do you spoon flour in and level off the top with a knife? That's about 120 grams. Do you dip the cup into the flour and level it off? That's about 140 grams, almost 3/4 oz more! This inaccuracy leads to different breads on different days using the same recipe. To avoid this, I weigh my flour, and all of the other ingredients, according to the Baker's Percentage (visit[.....] for more details). I have a scale that shows both Imperial and Metric values. I use Metric because the simple arithmetic required in the Baker's Percentage is much easier with whole numbers (grams) than 10.35 oz. But I digress. I rely on SAF Red Yeast, and it will forever be a partner in my bread baking. Do yourself a favor and use it, and the Baker's Percentage, and you will astound your friends and family with your incredible, warm, aromatic loaves. Like me, you will rarely buy baked goods ever again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent results; better rising action than Fleishman's yeast *by C***T on January 2, 2015* I had been using Fleishman yeast but tried this since I've heard so many good things about the SAF brand. I've been very impressed with the results -- better rising than with Fleishman's and it makes a nicer loaf. While it is priced a little higher than Fleishman's I've found I need to use less to get good results, so the cost per loaf ends up being less. Very pleased with this, and would highly recommend it for any bread making (both hand-made and machine-made). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easier to Use than Traditional Active Yeast *by N***A on April 9, 2015* If you haven't tried instant yeast in your recipes, you're missing a helpful tool in your pantry. This SAF Instant Yeast allows you to skip the step of proofing the yeast separately in warm water before adding it to your other ingredients. No more waiting for the active yeast to activate and foam up before continuing with your recipe. I like the convenience of this instant yeast so much, I've been converting my old recipes from using active dry yeast into using this instant yeast instead. One extra step removed! I've baked many varieties of breads, sandwich buns, cinnamon buns, and dinner rolls with this yeast with perfect results each time. To keep the yeast at its freshest, keep it in the freezer both before and after opening. Once you open the bag, place it in a freezer-grade ziplock plastic bagand keep it in the freezer. I keep a small amount of the yeast in a container inthe refrigerator for regular weekly use, then refill it as necessary while keeping the remainder of the bag in the freezer. Your yeast will last a year or more when stored in this way. 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