L’Hirondelle Fresh Yeast 12 x 42g

Fresh yeast from l’Hirondelle, available in convenient 42g mini-blocks, is ideal for pairing with our French flours. They help you bake bread, baguettes, brioche, pizza dough, and any recipe that calls for yeast. Established in 1895, l’Hirondelle has earned the trust of generations of bakers for its superior quality and reliability.

This yeast delivers consistent performance across all types of dough, whether sweet, acidic, or traditional. Bakers enjoy its steady fermentation and rich aroma, which enhance every bake. It is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Gluten-free, certified Halal, and Kosher.

Tips for using fresh yeast effectively:

• For all types of dough recipes that require yeast.

• No need to activate it, start baking straight away.

• Use instead of dry yeast

Want to get the most out of your yeast? Check out our 5 Tips Blog, where we answer common questions like “Can I freeze yeast?” and “Can I use fresh yeast in a bread maker?”.

5 Tips to Bake with Fresh Yeast

We always aim to send out products with the longest best-before date possible, and you can expect 7 days as a minimum. Many of our fresh products will have a shelf life that exceeds this, so please get in touch if you’d like up-to-date information on our current stock. Our chilled products will be sent in temperature-controlled packaging with enough icepacks to keep them cool in transit for up to 72 hours.