S Viemeister wrote:

> On 20/10/2020 00:49, cshenk wrote:
> > Sheldon Martin wrote:
>
> > > Ordinary bread is not fussy about type of flour, AP should be
> > > fine. I'd say the yeast is suspect, probably old. I always
> > > proof yeast prior to use, even with my bread machine. Simply
> > > stir the yeast into a cup of slightly sweetened water, if it
> > > foams then it's good to use. And I keep my yeast in the freezer
> > > and still I proof it. If yeast is sitting out at room
> > > temperature it's likely dead... even most stores keep yeast
> > > refrigerated, but if frozen it will keep well for at least ten
> > > years.
> >
> > Ummm, never saw yeast sold refridgerated, ever.
> >
> Blocks of fresh yeast are sold refrigerated.

This is USA and bread machine yeast.