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Red Star® Block Yeast

Product Nos. 05075, 05200, 05020, 05040

Red Star® Block Yeast is a fresh compressed block yeast that delivers consistent performance in any yeasted baked good.

  • Clean Label
  • Halal
  • Vegan
  • Non-GMO
  • Kosher

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Consistent Performance

Trusted by bakers to deliver top-notch performance day in and day out.

Pure Culture

High quality fresh compressed yeast derived from a pure strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Convenient

Easily scalable and compatible with all fermentation processes, for use in fresh, frozen, and par-baked products.

Dependable

Grown under firmly controlled conditions to ensure ideal consistency, stability, and activity.

  • Bagels
  • Pretzels
  • Croissants & Pastry
  • Rolls & Buns
  • Crusty Bread
  • Multigrain Bread
  • Pizza
  • Pan Bread
  • Sweet Bread
  • Flatbreads
  • Whole Wheat
  • Specialty
  • Sourdough
  • Hispanic Products
  • Crackers
  • Donuts

Shipped direct in refrigerated trucks for use as a leavening agent in fresh, frozen, and par-baked products.

Block Yeast Individual Sale

  • Product code 05075:
    • 1 lb block
    • 20 cellophane wrapped blocks per case
    • 50 cases/pallet — Must be ordered in full pallet quantities

Block Yeast

  • Product code 05200:
    • 10 – 5 lb packages
    • Each package is split into 5 – 1 lb blocks
    • 40 cases/pallet
  • Product code 05020:
    • 20 – 1 lb individually wrapped blocks
    • 50 cases/pallet
  • Product code 05040:
    • 40 – 1 lb individually wrapped blocks
    • 50 cases/pallet

Block Yeast Individual Sale (05075)

  • Shelf life is 49 days if kept below 45 °F (7 °C) unopened for optimum performance
  • Optimal storage temperature is 36-40 °F (2-4 °C) with good air circulation
  • Once opened, store in a cooler and use within 8 hours
  • Rotate inventory on a first in, first out basis
  • Do not freeze

Block Yeast (05200)

  • Shelf life is 28 days if kept below 45 °F (7 °C) for optimum performance
  • Optimal storage temperature is 36-40 °F (2-4 °C) with good air circulation
  • Once opened, store in a cooler and use within 8 hours
  • Rotate inventory on a first in, first out basis
  • Do not freeze

Block Yeast (05020, 05040)

  • Shelf life is 35 days if kept below 45 °F (7 °C) for optimum performance
  • Optimal storage temperature is 36-40 °F (2-4 °C) with good air circulation
  • Once opened, store in a cooler and use within 8 hours
  • Rotate inventory on a first in, first out basis
  • Do not freeze

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Featured Formulas

Ingredients

lb
oz
%
kg
g
Bread Flour
50
-
100
20
-
Sea Salt
-
14
1.75
-
350
Saf-Pro Volume 3.1
-
2.4
0.3
-
60
Red Star Block Yeast
1
8
3
-
600
Saf-Pro Softness 3.1+V
-
2
0.25
-
50
Unsalted Butter
2
8
5
1
-
Sugar
2
8
5
1
-
Water +/-
31
-
62
12
400
Total
88
10.4
-
35
460

Perfect for sandwiches or morning toast with butter and jam, this classic Wisconsin Butter Bread is made with some of our favorite Saf-Pro and Red Star products. This soft, buttery aromatic pan bread is a crowd-pleaser and sure to be a best seller in your bakery.

Prep Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Bake Time: 20 minutes

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients in a spiral mixer and blend at a low speed for one minute. Add water and yeast. Continue to mix for 4 minutes on your mixer’s first speed and then for an additional 6 minutes on your mixer’s second speed, or until dough is fully developed. Maintain dough temperature at 78°F (26°C).
Once the dough is fully developed, allow it to rest, covered, for 15 minutes. Next, portion dough into 20 oz (540 g) portions and shape round, cover with plastic and rest for 10 minutes. Mold bread and place into 16 oz (453 g) bread pans. Proof for 55 to 60 minutes and then bake at 400°F (204°C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and let cool. Please note that you can make hamburger and hot dog buns out of the same dough.


 

The above is a suggestion only.

Please note that other Saf-Instant, Red Star or Saf Pro Ingredients products may be substituted in this formula. Additionally, this formula may also be modified for par-baked or frozen dough solutions. For assistance, please contact Lesaffre and Red Star’s world-class technical team at the Baking Center network by calling (414) 615-4094.

Lesaffre Products Used

Red Star® Block Yeast

Saf Pro® Clean Label Volume Improver Series

Saf Pro® Softness Improver Series

Ingredients

lb
oz
%
kg
g
Chia Seeds
2
-
20
2
-
Honey
1
-
10
1
-
Water
1
-
10
1
-
Bread Flour
8
-
80
8
-
Stone Ground Flour
2
-
20
2
-
Sea Salt
-
3.5
2.2
-
220
Saf-Pro Volume 3.1
-
1
0.5
-
50
Red Star Block Yeast
-
4.5
3
-
300
Livendo F100
-
3
2
-
200
Water +/-
6
-
60
6
-
Total
20
12
-
20
770

These hearty breads are loaded with chia seeds and made with a blend of traditional bread flour and stone ground flour.

Prep Time: 101 minutes

Bake Time: 25 minutes

Instructions

Combine chia seeds, honey and water in a spiral mixer and blend for 1 minute on your mixer’s first speed. Then, add dry ingredients and remaining water and blend for 4 minutes on your mixer’s first speed and then for 6 minutes on your mixer’s second speed, or until fully developed. Maintain the dough temperature at 82°F (28°C) and let rise for 30 minutes.

Next, divide dough into desired portions and shape. Place into a proofer set to 85°F (29°C) with 95% humidity for around 50 to 60 minutes. Next, remove from proofer and score.
Set your oven to 440°F (226°C), bake bread for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and let cool.


 

The above is a suggestion only.

Please note that other Saf-Instant, Red Star or Saf Pro Ingredients products may be substituted in this formula. Additionally, this formula may also be modified for par-baked or frozen dough solutions. For assistance, please contact Lesaffre and Red Star’s world-class technical team at the Baking Center network by calling (414) 615-4094.

Lesaffre Products Used

Red Star® Block Yeast

Saf Pro® Clean Label Volume Improver Series

Livendo® Natural Wheat Sourdough Series

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