Hi Janice,

Yes, you can freeze dry yeast (I assume you're not asking how to 'freeze-dry' yeast). Make sure the bag or container it's in is air-tight (I like to use glass jars). I use the yeast right from the freezer jar with good results (no 'thawing' time) but if you have a problem with using it cold you can let it set a bit before adding to your recipe. Here's a previous post from sara including proofing instructions.

Happy Baking!

Betsy

Posted By: sara, ga
Date: October 31st 1997
Board: recipelink.com Cooking Club

You can freeze yeast with good results. in fact, I keep all of my yeast in the freezer. I don't think it "goes bad" but it can die.

To test your yeast to see if it is still alive and working, sprinkle the package onto 1/4 cup warm water which has a little honey or sugar mixed in. Let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes. If it bubbles/grows, it's still good. If it just sits there, it's probably dead. It's called "proofing" the yeast.

Hope this helps.

sara