Red Star® Organic Block Yeast
Product Nos. 05400
Meet the growing demand for 100% organic baked goods with certified Red Star® Organic Block Yeast.
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Certified Organic Yeast
95% of the ingredients used to grow and process the yeast are certified organic or on the NOP National List.
Premium Quality
Composed of living yeast cells derived from a pure culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Consistent
Reliable yeast performance and product quality.
Certified Organic Baked Goods
Allows to produce 100% organic certified baked products.
- 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.
- 10 – 5 lb packages
- Each package is split into 5 – 1 lb blocks
- 40 cases/pallet
- Shelf life is 60 days if kept below 45 °F (7 °C) for optimum performance
- Yeast temperature should be maintained at 45 °F (7 °C) at all times
- Optimal cooler 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
Featured Formulas
Ingredients
Made with Red Star Organic Block Yeast and Saf-Pro Organic Relax 40, this simple, flavorful Italian flatbread is best served with olive oil for dipping of alongside any Italian meal. Add your own spin by topping with organic herbs, cheese, sliced olives or caramelized onions.
Prep Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
Bake Time: 18-20 minutes
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a spiral mixer and blend for 4 minutes on your mixer’s first speed and then for 6 minutes on your mixer’s second speed, or until the dough is fully developed. Maintain the dough temperature at 78°F (25.5°C) and let the dough rise for 60 minutes with a fold after the first 30 minutes.
Next, divide dough into 10.5 oz (300 g) portions and shape as desired before placing on a baking form or baking tray. Rest for 60 minutes in a covered rack at room temperature.
Before baking, brush with organic virgin olive oil, dock slightly and apply desired organic spices as a topping.
Next, bake Focaccia in a rack, deck, or revolving oven at 428°F (220°C) for 18 to 20 minutes (depending on weight). 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 our world-class technical team at the Baking Center™ network by calling (414) 615-4094.
Lesaffre Products Used
Red Star® Organic Block Yeast
Saf Pro® Clean Label Volume Improver Series
Saf Pro® Relax 40 Organic
Ingredients
Made with Red Star Organic Block Yeast and Saf-Pro Relax 40 Organic bread improver, this formula produces hearty, healthful loaves.
Prep Time: 2 hours, 37 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Instructions
Combine organic flax seed, organic honey and spring water in a spiral mixer and blend for 1 minute on your mixer’s first speed. Let dough rest covered for 1 hour. Then, add dry ingredients and remaining spring water and blend for 4 minutes on your mixer in 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 in a covered container.
Next, divide dough into 12 oz (340 g) portions and shape as desired. Place into a proofer set to 85°F (29°C) with 95% humidity for 60 minutes. Next, remove from proofer and score as desired.
In a deck, rack or revolving oven, set to 440°F (226°C), bake bread with steam for 25 minutes (pending on weight), or until golden brown.
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 our world-class technical team at the Baking Center™ network by calling (414) 615-4094.
Lesaffre Products Used
Red Star® Organic Block Yeast
Saf Pro® Clean Label Volume Improver Series
Saf Pro® Relax Series
Ingredients
This formula for pane rustico is made with Red Star Organic Block Yeast—the first organic fresh yeast commercially available and manufactured in the United States.
Prep Time: 24+ hours
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Instructions
In a spiral mixer, combine all ingredients and blend on your mixer’s first speed for 1 minute. Next, increase to your mixer’s second speed and continue to mix for 6 minutes, or until dough is fully developed. While mixing, maintain dough temperature at 76°F (24.4°C). Once dough is fully developed, let rest for 30 minutes covered, fold and then let rest for a second 30 minutes.
Next, divide and scale dough into 12.3 oz. (350 g) portions and shape as desired. Next, retard the dough in a cooler for 24 hours. The next day, remove from cooler and score as desired before placing into a pre-heated deck oven 446°F (240°C) top and 428°F (220°C) bottom with 3-second steam. Bake for 25 minutes or until loaves are 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 our world-class technical team at the Baking Center™ network by calling (414) 615-4094.
Lesaffre Products Used
Red Star® Organic Block Yeast
Saf Pro® Clean Label Volume Improver Series
Ingredients
Classic hot dog rolls and hamburger buns made with whole wheat.
Prep Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Bake Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Instructions
Combine dry ingredients in a spiral mixer and blend at a low speed for 1 minute. Add spring water and organic 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. Then divide into 1.8 oz (50 g) portions for round buns or 2.1 oz (60 g) portions for hot dog buns. Proof for 55 to 60 minutes.
Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until browned. Please note that out of the same dough, you can also make pan bread.
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 our world-class technical team at the Baking Center™ network by calling (414) 615-4094.
