--- product_id: 3213202 title: "LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound" brand: "lesaffre" price: "11747CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Le Saffre" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3213202-lesaffre-saf-instant-yeast-gold-1-pound store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Perfect for high-sugar doughs Fast-acting fermentation Long-lasting freezer stability LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound **Brand:** lesaffre **Price:** 11747CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍞 Elevate your baking game with yeast that works as hard as you do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound by lesaffre - **How much does it cost?** 11747CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/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 - • **Freeze & Forget:** Exceptional shelf life—maintains potency even after years in the freezer. - • **Sugar? No Problem!:** Optimized for sweet doughs with 10-30% sugar content, ensuring perfect rise every time. - • **Rise Faster, Bake Smarter:** No proofing needed—jumpstart your dough with instant activation. - • **Versatile Bread-Making Power:** Ideal for all bread types and extreme climates, so your baking never misses a beat. - • **Kosher Certified & Vegan Friendly:** Certified Kosher Parve and 100% vegan, aligning with your ethical lifestyle. ## Overview LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast Gold is a premium instant dry yeast designed for sweet doughs with high sugar content (10-30%). It delivers rapid fermentation without proofing, ensuring consistent, vigorous rise. Vacuum-sealed for freshness and freezer-stable for years, it’s perfect for all bread-making applications and extreme climates. Certified Kosher Parve and vegan, this 1-pound pack is a must-have for serious bakers seeking reliability and performance. ## 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 | #10,118 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #6 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 9,875 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 Kilograms | | Item Type Name | food | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Leavening Agent Type | Instant Dry Yeast | | Manufacturer | LeSaffre | | Model Number | BM 17995-1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | 8V-5JBZ-IVA6-CA | | Set Name | LeSaffre | | Size | 16 ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Vegan | | UPC | 778295132170 017929159108 795871537198 017929246327 | | Unit Count | 16 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** LeSaffre - **Item Form:** Powder - **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds - **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) ![LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817kMpM5WdL.jpg) ![LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817z6d40ONL.jpg) ![LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817f9SJzRlL.jpg) ![LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold, 1 Pound - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-ncAl3vlL.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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ten Stars *by B***N on October 30, 2025* I can't leave a high enough rating for this product. The original bag, purchased SEVEN years ago is presently in a sealed, plastic container in my freezer. I mixed up some homemade bread dough this morning and used this yeast - it is rising vigorously as I write this. The yeast has survived a power outage, where it returned to room temperature for a couple of days and then went back into the freezer, then a move to another city, packed in a box. It still proofs, beautifully. Frankly, I'd rather purchase this brand in smaller packages, as I don't bake nearly as often as I used to. I haven't ever found it in lesser amounts, so I will purchase another 1 lb. bag, when and if needed. There seems to be no necessity for doing so, presently. I'd rate LeSafre Saf-Instant Yeast at 10 stars, if I could - don't hesitate to order and store it in the freezer - you won't be disappointed... ## 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.sn/products/3213202-lesaffre-saf-instant-yeast-gold-1-pound](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3213202-lesaffre-saf-instant-yeast-gold-1-pound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*