How Long Can These Keep?

[Mackay]

I have a few small cans of Crisco that have never been opened. Anyone know the shelf life?... I only use it for greasing pans once in a while

also, I purchased a large package of Fletcher Baking Yeast, maybe a pound, its so inexpensive that way. But what is the shelf life? Can I freeze it? for how long?

Thanks

 

[Wifezilla]

Freeze the yeast. Throw the Crisco in the garbage regardless of the age.

 

[patandchickens]

Yeast will keep for some years in the freezer. If in doubt, proof it before using, when you're gonna use it I mean.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[Mackay]

How do you proof it? put in warm water and sugar and see if it bubbles?....good to know I can freeze it....thanks

Nope. I wont throw out the crisco. When I need it for a pan I need it for a pan and thats that. I was raised on crisco. I aint' dead yet...and few people have a vascular system in as good shape as mine... but now I only use it on pans once in a while. You do better to throw out all the baked goods than the measley amout of crisco I use....but I don't even have them to toss, all that sugary crappy stuff people make...and even eat every day I use crisco on a pan about 4 or 5 times a year and when I want it I want it.

 

[Ldychef2k]

Crisco.com says two years from manufacture, one year from opening date. Which means probably five times that. I have had two unopened cans in storage for years. But then again, I am not afraid of the food police!

 

[mrbstephens]

Freeze the yeast. Throw the Crisco in the garbage regardless of the age.

agreed

 

[murphysranch]

If the Crisco is well sealed, then it should be fine. The only issue that solid shortening will have is the chemical combination with O2 - it turns "rancid" over time, if not sealed well. I used to put a piece of plastic wrap over the top of mine and pressed it down to keep it longer, and to help to keep out the oxygen.

 

[Kim_NC]

I also buy yeast in bulk and freeze it. Works like a charm, saves $$ and I'm never out.

Can't help with the Crisco, I never use shortening. Not that I'm so against it, I just started cooking without it years ago and never have it.

 

[Wifezilla]

You do better to throw out all the baked goods than the measley amout of crisco I use.

I did that three years ago

 

[Farmfresh]

Don't throw out the Crisco! Make soap!