bulk yeast for baking? Mrs. Green's doesn't have it; Westchester

[DGresh]

I bake a lot of bread, and always buy that pint container of yeast and keep it in the freezer. It keeps essentially forever that way. I'm running low, and went to my usual source, which was Mrs. Green's (in Briarcliff manor). The manager points me at those little expensive packets of yeast, and says they don't carry bulk yeast.

What's the world coming to? Any other suggestions for N. Westchester locations that sell yeast? I'm stumped after Mrs. Green's--

[Axel Heyst]

Bjs in yorktown heights sells yeast in bulk.

[DGresh]

bummer. I quit being a member once my kids were out of diapers :)

[debmom]

Most of the warehouses will let you use a one day pass and pay a little more, maybe 10%. Check their website or call them if you are interested.

[rjka]

I'm pretty sure BJs is one of them that does this

[Prov31]

www.mulberrylanefarm.com sells yeast in bulk at reasonable prices.

[PSZaas]

You can get a variety of yeasts in 1-lb containers from King Arthur Flour. They usually arrive the next day after I order.

[DGresh]

that sounds great- I'll look into it

[Dim Sum Diva]

Costco, Sam's Club. Maybe Trader Joe's.

[DGresh]

You may have missed that I said N. Westchester! There's a Cosco in Nanuet, in Rockland, the closest Sam's club is in Elmsford, and the closest Trader Joe is apparently in Hartsdale. All of these are a good half hour or more away from me. Yes I know, we suffer out here in the boondocks. There's got to be something better in the Croton area, isn't there?

[wincountrygirl]

I live in Goldens Bridge and go to the Costco in Danbury (Brookfield) CT. There is also a Trader Joes right off of 84 - the second exit after 684. There is a lot of good shopping around there - stew's too.

[DGresh]

Thanks wincountrygirl; unfortunately I live near peekskill so danbury's even farther away than hartsdale and yonkers. Oh well. Guess I'll have to stick with King Arthur, which is what I've been doing. I'd love to have some of those stores that others take for granted closer to me.

[wincountrygirl]

I know. I do a lot of internet ordering too!

[monku]

Costco....saw a 2 lb. bag of Red Star Yeast for like $3.50 today.

[mattrapp]

The best place to get yeast is from your local independant pizza shop. It will be far fresher than any other option, and MUCH cheaper.