This is for Mike who was concerned about keeping his yeast in the
freezer. Mike, I always keep my instant yeast in the freezer. I buy it
from King Arthur, and it comes in vacuum-packs. Upon receipt, I empty one
bag into a jar (also purchased from KA), and put it in the freezer. I leave
the other bag (I always buy two at a time) in its vacuum-pack until I empty
the freezer jar. When I use the yeast, I remove the jar from the freezer,
flip open the top, spoon out what I need, close the jar, and return it to
the freezer. I mix the instant yeast in with the flour, etc. and then add
the liquid ingredients. The yeast works like gangbusters. I have never
had a problem with instant yeast since I began keeping it in the
freezer. I think those little devils keep forever - frozen in time until
you and I enlist their aid in making terrific bread.
Bob the Tarheel Baker