I have some yeast and don't really know what to do with it.

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My mum found some fresh yeast in her freezer and gave it to me when we dropped off her shopping. It has been in the freezer for a year. I didn't know if it was alive so mixed with sugar and water.

I am living through the 4 month sleep regression and got the amounts completely wrong. I have mixed 50g fresh yeast, 300ml warm water, 1tbsp sugar.

It is fizzing slightly- a lot when stirred, no foam

Anyone know what I can do with this? I have some strong flour, opened maybe 6 months ago. Was hoping to make a loaf but I think 50g yeast is far too much for one loaf so can I keep my water yeast sugar mix? Will it keep, could I donate to someone with flour?

Any help please? I am lost and in a sleep deprived haze completely unable to work out if this will work using google.

I wouldn't waste flour on yeast that had been in the freezer for a year. Yeast can be frozen but deteriorates quickly, a year is too long. If it is not frothing vigorously then the bread will not rise.

Well i tried it. 500g flour and 100ml of my mix, it grew absolutely enormous on first proof and is currently going for the 2nd.

I'm hoping it tastes as good as it looks.

Anyone know if I can keep the yeast, water mix in the fridge? How long will it last, is it the same as a sourdough starter?