Rise above your baking experience with the help of your good friend yeast. This tiny but mighty ingredient is an essential part in helping doughs to rise. Without it, we won’t have any fluffy desserts to appreciate in our lives. But with so many to choose from, which one do we go for? Fear not! We got you covered. So, here is a top 10 list of yeast that is perfect for baking that can be found in Malaysia.
1. Redstar All Natural Active Dry Yeast
Red Star All Natural Active Dry Yeast is the original and only all-natural dry yeast available that has been used by generations of bread bakers. Greatly because of this product’s great ability to raise the dough gorgeously. Active Dry Yeast provides a moderate baking activity in all yeast doughs, from low sugar to highly sweetened bread. What are you waiting for, go get yourselves a pack of their yeast today!
Specification: Certified Kosher | Gluten-free | Organic | GMO-Free | Vegan
Size Available: 23g
check price on ubuy2. Saf-Instant Natural Instant Yeast Cake Bread Flour
The exceptional performance and speed of its fermentation are the main advantages for Saf-instant yeast. This product is suitable for all types of bread-making applications and it is also well suited to even the most extreme climatic conditions. No reason not to bake now! Saf Instant Yeast is one of the top-selling yeasts in the world. it’s fast-acting and long-lasting, continuing to work for hours longer than “rapid” yeast. It’s absolutely reliable.
Specification: Certified Kosher | Gluten-free | Organic | GMO-Free | Vegan
Size Available: 500g
check price on shopee3. Mauri-Pan Instant Dry Yeast
Mauri-pan Instant Dry Yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) is an instant baker’s yeast individually boxed in 11g laminated foil sachet on the retail market. This product is marketed under the name “Maurpan” and is suitable for smaller use by home and small-scale food producers. Get your hands on this local brand today!
Specification: Certified Halal | Gluten-free | Organic | GMO-Free
Size Available: 11g & 55g
4. Meriah Instant Yeast
Another familiar brand that is widely used in Malaysian households is Meriah. This instant yeast is not only affordable but is also easy to find at any grocery store. The product itself does an excellent job in producing beautiful baked goods and is worth the money to spend on.
Specification: Certified Halal | Organic | GMO-Free
Size Available: 50g
5. DCL Active Dried Yeast
This French-born product rises itself on the market list for being reliable in the kitchen. Possessing a potent smell and is used by many bakers alike, the DCL active dried yeast stands strong as a contender in the yeast game for a long time. We can make ourselves a few loaves of Keto bread while waiting for this product to be thrown off the chart.
Specification: Organic | GMO-Free
Size Available: 125g
6. Bruggeman Victoria Dry Yeast
Algist Bruggeman produces baker’s yeast for both traditional and industrial bakeries and for the private home baker. Made in Belgium, the company prides itself in its roots to be shared with the world. The baker’s yeast is sold in fresh, liquid or dry form and is used to raise dough for baking bread, rolls, cake and any type of risen bread.
Specification: Organic | GMO-Free
Size Available: 500g
7. Edmond’s Dry Yeast
Made in New Zealand, Edmonds Instant Dry Yeast has been carefully grown and specially dried to maintain high fermenting power. These become active when water, heat, and flour or sugar are added. The yeast then produces carbon dioxide gas which causes bread dough to rise. Suitable for breadmaking especially in home breadmakers, homebrewing, ginger beer and yeast drinks. It is naturally gluten-free.
Specification: Organic | GMO-Free
Size Available: 96g
8. Fleischmann’s RapidRise Instant Yeast
Save time with Fleischmann’s RapidRise Instant Yeast. Known as instant yeast, Fleischmann’s RapidRise requires only one rise. Simply add to dry ingredients, then follow your recipe. There is no need to hydrate in water. Simply knead, shape, and bake! This fast-acting yeast works great in bread machines. Fleishmann’s is gluten-free and is sure to satisfy. Baking with Fleischmann’s is an enjoyable experience every time that delivers reliable results, based on 150 years of experience.
Specification: Gluten-free | Organic | GMO-Free
Size Available: 50g
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Primo Instant yeast lacks a strong smell but ultimately gets the job done. This product is a staple in the kitchen and is affordably priced. Recommended to those who bake a healthy amount of pastries.
Specification: Organic | GMO-Free
Size Available: 450g
10. Bakerman Instant yeast (11g)
Those who want to do a quick baking session but don’t want to spend a large amount on a big packaged yeast should consider buying this small version of it. Easy and less of a mess than the rest, this is a good purchase for your pantry.
Specification: Certified Halal | Organic
Size Available: 11g
Note: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. More Top 10s in Malaysia are waiting to be discovered, if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us support@myweekendplan.com.my. The sequence of brands is in no particular order.