Please note: This product is on pre-order. Due to the limited shelf life of Fresh Yeast, we only get new shipment approximately every 3-4 weeks after our current stock is depleted, please submit your pre-order separately (so it does not delay the rest of your order) and we'll contact you once stock becomes available.
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Fresh yeast, also known as compressed yeast or cake yeast, is a classic baker’s yeast made from living Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Its moist, crumbly texture and active fresh format make it a favourite among bakers who enjoy a more traditional, hands-on baking process. Fresh yeast is prized for the richer, more nuanced flavour and aroma it can bring to breads, pastries, and fermented doughs, making it a distinctive choice for bakers who value both process and flavour.
Best for
- Bread and sandwich loaves
- Pizza dough
- Pastries and laminated doughs
- Straight doughs
- Sponge and pre-fermentation methods
Features
- Fresh compressed baker’s yeast made from living yeast cells
- Moist, crumbly texture many bakers enjoy working with
- Delivers rich flavour and aroma in finished baked goods
- Strong fermentation activity for a wide range of dough systems
- Suitable for bread, pizza, pastry, and pre-fermented doughs
- Kosher Parve and Halal certified
What makes it different
Fresh yeast offers a different workflow from instant dry yeast. It must be kept refrigerated and used within a shorter period, but many bakers choose it for its fresh compressed format, traditional bakery feel, and the deeper flavour character they want in finished baked goods.
Why bakers choose it
Bakers often reach for fresh yeast when they want a more traditional bakery-style process and a dough with a fuller, more expressive yeast character. It is widely used across breads, pizza, pastries, and preferments, and appeals to those who prefer the feel of working with fresh compressed yeast rather than dry granules. Compressed yeast is also commonly used in both small and high-speed bakeries, which supports its credibility as a professional baking format.
Storage guidelines
- Best used within about 21 days
- Store refrigerated at 2°–4°C / 36°–40°F
- Keep sealed once opened
- Freezing not recommended as it may weaken yeast performance
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON SHIPPING
Pick up is recommended for this product.
If you choose to ship in the summer, we strongly recommend adding a cold mailer per 454g block to preserve freshness, and select the fastest shipping method available.
Shipping is NOT recommended in winter when temperature is constantly below 0°C.
We unfortunately cannot guarantee it arrives in the condition as intended for pick up should you choose to ship. Fresh yeast is non-refundable.
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Inventory Last Updated: Apr 09, 2026
