--- product_id: 3213202 title: "LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound" brand: "lesaffre" price: "€ 29.00" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Le Saffre" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/3213202-lesaffre-saf-instant-yeast-gold-1-pound store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Optimized for high-sugar doughs (10-30% sugar) Fast fermentation in ~1 hour Long shelf life when frozen (1+ year) LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound **Brand:** lesaffre **Price:** € 29.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍞 Rise Above the Rest with Saf-Instant Gold! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound by lesaffre - **How much does it cost?** € 29.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3213202-lesaffre-saf-instant-yeast-gold-1-pound) ## Best For - lesaffre enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lesaffre brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Grade Quality:** Trusted by professional bakeries worldwide for unmatched reliability and flavor depth. - • **Speed Meets Precision:** Rapid fermentation action lets you predict baking times and nail your schedule like a pro. - • **Bulk Savings, Zero Waste:** 1-pound vacuum-sealed foil pack keeps yeast fresh for over a year when stored properly—cost-effective and eco-smart. - • **Versatile & Vegan-Friendly:** Perfect for all bread types, including enriched and gluten-free recipes, with certified kosher parve status. - • **Consistent Rise, Every Time:** Engineered for sweet doughs with sugar content up to 30%, ensuring your brioche and cinnamon rolls rise perfectly. ## Overview LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast Gold is a professional-grade instant dry yeast specially formulated for high-sugar doughs (10-30% sugar). It delivers fast, consistent fermentation—doubling dough size in about an hour—making it ideal for enriched breads like brioche and cinnamon rolls. Packaged in a vacuum-sealed 1-pound foil bag, it maintains peak freshness for over a year when stored frozen. Certified kosher parve and vegan-friendly, this yeast is a trusted choice for both home bakers and commercial kitchens seeking reliable, flavorful results. ## Description This instant yeast is for use in doughs with sugar levels ranging from 10% to 30%, Review: Use gold for high sugar content doughs, this matters - Quick tip that took me a while to figure out: the difference between Saf gold and red is actually about sugar content in your dough. Red is for lean doughs with little to no sugar. Gold is specifically formulated for high sugar doughs and enriched breads. If you're making brioche, cinnamon rolls, milk bread, or anything with a lot of sugar and butter, use gold. The sugar tolerance means the yeast won't die off in sweet doughs like regular yeast can. I learned this the hard way after wondering why my enriched doughs weren't rising well with the red label. Switched to gold and the difference was immediate. Consistent rise every time, dough doubles in size in about an hour depending on room temperature. The fermentation duration is predictable which makes timing your bakes so much easier. The taste difference matters too. Properly fermented sweet dough has a depth to it that you don't get when your yeast is struggling against all that sugar. You can actually tell in the final bread. The one pound bag is a lot of yeast. Seems like a big size but it's the right call. I keep it sealed in the freezer and scoop out what I need. Shelf life stored this way is easily a year or more and it stays just as active as day one. Way more cost effective than buying those little packets from the grocery store. Saf is a trusted brand used by professional bakeries so the quality is there. Review: Great Yeast. Fast rising! - My mom had a bun recipe she made when we were kids. As adults all my siblings and I have been trying to recreate them but can never get them to rise. I used this yeast instead of the usual stuff I used and they raised so fast! I shared some with my brother and he had great success too. Will be buying this from now on. Also you get a ton for the price! Can't go wrong! Wish I had found this decades ago! ## Features - Saf-instant Gold Instant Yeast, 1 Pound Package - For sweet dough varieties (with a sugar content in excess of 5% of the total flour weight) - The outstanding performance of its fermentation action and its speed of use are the main benefits of saf-instant instant dried yeast - This product is suitable for all types of bread-making applications It is also well suited to even the most extreme climatic conditions - Certified Kosker Parve: Vacuum Packed Foil packaging feels like a brick, yeast flows as powder after it is opened ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0074YT37Q | | Age Range Description | All Ages | | Allergen Information | Non-GMO | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,741 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #5 in Instant Dry Yeasts | | Brand | LeSaffre | | Brand Name | LeSaffre | | Coin Variety 1 | Flour,Yeast | | Color | 1 Pound Gold | | Container Type | Bag | | Cuisine | Bread | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 9,890 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free | | Flavor | 1 Pound Gold | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00017929159108 | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 0.46 kg | | Item Type Name | food | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Leavening Agent Type | Instant Dry Yeast | | Manufacturer | LeSaffre | | Model Number | BM 17995-1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Package Size Name | 1 Pound | | Part Number | 8V-5JBZ-IVA6-CA | | Set Name | LeSaffre | | Size | 16 Count (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Vegan | | UPC | 778295132170 017929159108 795871537198 017929246327 | | Unit Count | 16 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** LeSaffre - **Item Form:** Powder - **Item Weight:** 16 ounces - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 16 ounce ## Images ![LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81d4NO5OV7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can it be used with a bread machine? Specifically Jojirushi?** A: Yes. But you have to proof the yeast first with 1 tsp of sugar and 1 cup of warm water between 90-110 degrees depending the amount of water the recipe calls for. Mix the yeast and sugar in warm water and let it set for approximately 10 minutes. Then pour the mixture in the bottom of your pan together with other liquids set on room temperature. Add the remaining ingredients then you're set to go. Believe me, I used it once directly on top of the flour as per the instruction in the recipe and my bread didn't rise. Save you the trouble and the waste and the time **Q: Is the package resealable? Or do you need a container to put it in?** A: You need a glass jar and keep it in the fridge. Mine lasted 2 years and ws as active at the end of that time asw it was when first opened. **Q: What is the difference between this and the Red one?** A: The gold one is suited for sweet dough recipes, and the red one is more of a all purpose yeast for pizza, bread, etc **Q: Does it come with small packages inside? can i use it for steam chinese bun** A: No, it does not have small packets inside. I keep the package in a zip lock plastic bag. I am very careful closing the package tight. I would not hesitate to use this yeast on steam buns. I use it for French baguettes and pizza dough. My Yeast has lasted in the freezer for 3-years before I replaced it. My current supply is a year old and still working very well. Good luck! Great Product. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use gold for high sugar content doughs, this matters *by L***Y on April 9, 2026* Quick tip that took me a while to figure out: the difference between Saf gold and red is actually about sugar content in your dough. Red is for lean doughs with little to no sugar. Gold is specifically formulated for high sugar doughs and enriched breads. If you're making brioche, cinnamon rolls, milk bread, or anything with a lot of sugar and butter, use gold. The sugar tolerance means the yeast won't die off in sweet doughs like regular yeast can. I learned this the hard way after wondering why my enriched doughs weren't rising well with the red label. Switched to gold and the difference was immediate. Consistent rise every time, dough doubles in size in about an hour depending on room temperature. The fermentation duration is predictable which makes timing your bakes so much easier. The taste difference matters too. Properly fermented sweet dough has a depth to it that you don't get when your yeast is struggling against all that sugar. You can actually tell in the final bread. The one pound bag is a lot of yeast. Seems like a big size but it's the right call. I keep it sealed in the freezer and scoop out what I need. Shelf life stored this way is easily a year or more and it stays just as active as day one. Way more cost effective than buying those little packets from the grocery store. Saf is a trusted brand used by professional bakeries so the quality is there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Yeast. Fast rising! *by D***A on April 13, 2026* My mom had a bun recipe she made when we were kids. As adults all my siblings and I have been trying to recreate them but can never get them to rise. I used this yeast instead of the usual stuff I used and they raised so fast! I shared some with my brother and he had great success too. Will be buying this from now on. Also you get a ton for the price! Can't go wrong! Wish I had found this decades ago! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEST YEAST I EVER USED *by T***S on February 4, 2021* With Corona virus and these lockdowns it is next to impossible to buy yeast here in Arizona. A reviewer did not think it was authentic because his pack said it was produced in Mexico. Companies will often setup division in other countries to save on cost of shipping to other parts of the world. One user said the red label of SAF yeast was better. The red and gold labels are different. The red is for regular bread baking. The gold is for baking breads like sweet rolls because this yeast has a higher tolerance for sugar For years I used Feishmanns active dry yeast. Then this pandemic came and I could not find my yeast of choice so I tried this, and VERY GLAD I DID! You may. Be thinking “What am I going to do with a pound of yeast!” That is a legitimate concern here’s two ideas. 1 yeast will be good for years after the expiration date if you protect the yeast from light and heat. I put part of the yeast in the bottle at room temperature. The rest was put in a clean dry glass jar and stored in the bottom drawer of the fridge. To protect the yeast from light I wrapped the bottle in Black plastic. 2. Share some of the yeast with a neighbor who needs it. I love fresh hot bread. So I use my bread machine 2-3 times a week. I also brew my own wine. Why would I brew wine? Lots of reasons. Bread yeast keeps more of the fruit flavors from the juice than wine yeast. Brewing wine is stupid simple. Combine juice, sugar and yeast and let the yeast do their job All fermented foods sauerkraut, kimchi, Kefir and homemade wine are rich in probiotics to keep your gut biome healthy. By the way over 70% of your immune system is there in your gut biome. Commercial wines have been treated with potassium metabisulfite or potassium sorbate to kill the yeast. Unfortunately these chemicals also kill the helpful bacteria and probiotics. For years they completely overlooked the probiotics in homemade wine because they thought the alcohol would also kill the helpful bacteria and probiotics but research has started coming in and what they are finding is simply incredible. I cannot post links in reviews so if you are interested email me. When I make the wine I decide whether it will be a sweet or dry wine. You do this by adjusting the amount of sugar you add to the must. For baking bread and brewing wine this yeast is incredible ## Frequently Bought Together - LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound - Saf Instant Yeast, 1 Pound Pouch --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/3213202-lesaffre-saf-instant-yeast-gold-1-pound](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3213202-lesaffre-saf-instant-yeast-gold-1-pound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*