Why try any other yeast? SAF is wonderful. 2 heaping tablespoons puffs up 5 loaves of bread dough! No need to pre-proof just throw it right into the bowl with water, honey, oil & flour! When using the Bosch to develop the gluten with SAF, just let your dough rise one time in the pan, and bake! This 1# package leavens 75 loaves of bread! It is so economical compared to any other brand