--- product_id: 731246335 title: "Red Star Active Dry East, 2-Pound Pouch" brand: "red star" price: "€ 110.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Red Star" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/731246335-red-star-active-dry-east-2-pound-pouch store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Vegan & walnut-free allergen safe 2 lb vacuum-sealed pouch Optimal activation at 110-115°F Red Star Active Dry East, 2-Pound Pouch **Brand:** red star **Price:** € 110.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍞 Rise like a pro with Red Star – your secret to flawless, fluffy bread every time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Red Star Active Dry East, 2-Pound Pouch by red star - **How much does it cost?** € 110.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/731246335-red-star-active-dry-east-2-pound-pouch) ## Best For - red star enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted red star brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Activation:** Activates perfectly between 110-115°F for consistent, reliable rise every time. - • **Trusted Global Brand:** Red Star, a worldwide favorite, guarantees premium yeast quality. - • **Allergen-Friendly & Vegan:** Safe for walnut-sensitive bakers and fits clean, plant-based lifestyles. - • **Bulk Power for Pro Bakers:** Generous 2-pound pouch ensures you never run out mid-bake. - • **Consistent Blooming Performance:** Reliable fermentation that turns dough into bakery-grade masterpieces. ## Overview Red Star Active Dry Yeast comes in a vacuum-sealed 2-pound pouch designed for optimal activation at 110-115°F. This vegan, walnut-free yeast is a top choice for professional and home bakers alike, delivering consistent fermentation and superior dough rise. Trusted globally, it ensures bakery-quality bread with every batch. ## Description Product description Red Star Active Dry East may be semi-dormant on cake yeast. The drying process will reduce moisture content and create longer cake yeast life while maintaining optimal activity. If you turn on, use it for the ultimate baking activity yeast dough - low altitude to add sugar to your pan. Designed for Red Star Active Dry East is yeast-leavened bread and dough. The finished product has been redesigned with specific taste, texture and consistency associated with Yeast-leavened products Ingredients Red Star Active Dry East, 2 Pound Pouch P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions To use Red Star Active Dry Yeast, melt 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) of yeast in a cup of warm water (100-100°F) with pinch sugar leave for 5-10 minutes until it is lathered. Next, add the mixture to dry ingredients and proceed with your recipes as usual See more Review: There are certain pantry staples you stop questioning after they earn your trust. Red Star Active Dry Yeast earned mine years ago, and the 2 lb bag has since become a permanent fixture in my refrigerator. If you bake with any regularity, this is the yeast you should be using. My use case: I bake a wide range of yeasted breads, but my real benchmark is challah. Challah is unforgiving — it demands a vigorous, reliable rise to achieve that signature pillowy interior and glossy, braided structure. A weak or inconsistent yeast will betray you every time. Red Star has never once let me down. Consistency across years, not just batches: This is what separates a truly good yeast from a merely adequate one. It’s easy for a product to perform well once. What’s harder — and what Red Star consistently delivers — is the same reliable bloom, the same vigorous activity, and the same predictable rise time batch after batch, year after year. When you’re working with an enriched dough like challah, where eggs and oil can inhibit yeast activity, you need something with real vitality. This has it. The 2 lb bag — a genuine value: Buying in bulk makes sense for any serious home baker, and the price-to-quality ratio here is exceptional. Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it maintains its potency for a long time. You’re getting professional-grade yeast at a fraction of what specialty stores charge for far smaller quantities. One minor note: The packaging, while functional, isn’t resealable. You’ll want to transfer it to an airtight jar or container immediately — which is standard practice for bulk yeast anyway, but worth mentioning for newer bakers who might not know to do this. Bottom line: Red Star Active Dry Yeast is reliable, affordable, and performs beautifully across everything from simple sandwich loaves to complex enriched doughs. It’s one of those products I recommend without hesitation to every baker I know. If you’re still buying the small-packet yeast, this bag will change your habits permanently. Review: 👍 ## Features - Comes in a heavy 2 lb vacuum sealed pouch - Active Dry East is one of the world's most popular brands - This is an active dry yeast and is ideal for temperatures between 100 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit - Active Dry Yeast is designed for yeast fermentation bread and dough - From the popular brand "Red Star" - This is an active dry yeast and is ideal for temperatures from 110 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit - Allergen Information: Walnut Free ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005KR0MZG | | ASIN | B005KR0MZG | | Allergen Information | Walnut Free | | Amazon Bestseller | #488,016 in Food, Beverages & Alcohol ( See Top 100 in Food, Beverages & Alcohol ) #268 in Active Dry Yeasts | | Brand Name | Red Star | | Coin Variety 1 | Dry East | | Color | white blue and red | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,891) | | Diet Type | Kosher | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00117929157002 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 0.92 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 907 Grams | | Item model number | 2751 | | Leavening Agent Type | Active Dry Yeast | | Manufacturer | Red Star | | Manufacturer | Red Star | | Model Number | 2751 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 2751 | | Product Dimensions | 13.97 x 7.62 x 11.43 cm; 907 g | | Size | 32 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Vegan | | UPC | 117929157002 017929157005 786173797359 696449829076 | | Unit Count | 907.1847 Grams | ## Product Details - **Allergen Information:** Walnut Free - **Brand:** Red Star - **Item Form:** Powder - **Item Package Quantity:** 1 - **Item Weight:** 907 Grams - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package Weight:** 0.92 Kilograms - **Specialty:** Vegan - **Unit Count:** 907.1847 Grams - **Variety:** Dry East ## Images ![Red Star Active Dry East, 2-Pound Pouch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710fRBVWwIL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: what is the expiration date?** A: If you put the yeast in sealed containers and freeze it, it extends the expiration date by 10 years. Just be sure that you use water as hot as it comes out of the tap to activate it. **Q: Why price gouge at $55 / $60 when the regular cost is $10?** A: This is sold by Red Star and is $29 so I don’t think they’re price gouging. A 4oz jar is $5.99 at the grocery store. This is a 2lbs bag. **Q: Does this product contain Sorbitan Monostearate, or is it just the yeast?** A: I was concerned about that question too. My shipment arrived yesterday and it's just the yeast. **Q: Can this yeast be used for baking bread with a bread machine? Or do you have to use bread machine yeast?** A: I use this in a bread machine - but keep in mind that some bread machines are designed with shorter "rise" times and are designed for use with Instant Yeast which has a faster rise time. In this case, proof the yeast first (mix your warm liquid, sugar and yeast and let it get frothy - 5-15 min depending on temp of your ingredients) before using the machine. Since I dislike having holes in my bread, I use a bread machine to mix up my dough and take it OUT for the final rise (in my bread pan or braided or whatever the final product I'm looking for is). That lets you have the best of both worlds.... ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***D on April 28, 2026* There are certain pantry staples you stop questioning after they earn your trust. Red Star Active Dry Yeast earned mine years ago, and the 2 lb bag has since become a permanent fixture in my refrigerator. If you bake with any regularity, this is the yeast you should be using. My use case: I bake a wide range of yeasted breads, but my real benchmark is challah. Challah is unforgiving — it demands a vigorous, reliable rise to achieve that signature pillowy interior and glossy, braided structure. A weak or inconsistent yeast will betray you every time. Red Star has never once let me down. Consistency across years, not just batches: This is what separates a truly good yeast from a merely adequate one. It’s easy for a product to perform well once. What’s harder — and what Red Star consistently delivers — is the same reliable bloom, the same vigorous activity, and the same predictable rise time batch after batch, year after year. When you’re working with an enriched dough like challah, where eggs and oil can inhibit yeast activity, you need something with real vitality. This has it. The 2 lb bag — a genuine value: Buying in bulk makes sense for any serious home baker, and the price-to-quality ratio here is exceptional. Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it maintains its potency for a long time. You’re getting professional-grade yeast at a fraction of what specialty stores charge for far smaller quantities. One minor note: The packaging, while functional, isn’t resealable. You’ll want to transfer it to an airtight jar or container immediately — which is standard practice for bulk yeast anyway, but worth mentioning for newer bakers who might not know to do this. Bottom line: Red Star Active Dry Yeast is reliable, affordable, and performs beautifully across everything from simple sandwich loaves to complex enriched doughs. It’s one of those products I recommend without hesitation to every baker I know. If you’re still buying the small-packet yeast, this bag will change your habits permanently. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***L on December 22, 2025* 👍 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***Y on September 6, 2023* As a newbie in the world of baking, I have fallen in love with the RED STAR Active Dry Yeast in the 908g package. Not only does it make my bread taste amazing, but the quantity it offers at such a great value is perfect for someone like me who is just starting out. One of the things I appreciate most about this yeast is how easy it is to use. As a beginner, I was worried about getting the measurements right and making sure the yeast would activate properly. However, with this yeast, I have had no issues. The granules are simple to measure and dissolve quickly in warm water, giving my bread the perfect rise every time. The 908g package size is ideal for me as a newbie baker. It gives me plenty of yeast to experiment with different recipes without having to worry about running out. This means I can practice my baking skills and try out new bread creations without the stress of constantly needing to buy more yeast. With this yeast, I can confidently embark on my baking journey and create delicious homemade bread that will impress my friends and family. Please remember to store the yeast properly (I store it in my fridge) and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for the best results. 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