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I doubt if the cost of yeast is really breaking your household budget. If you bake a lot you probably already buy yeast in bulk, so you're not paying the per-packet price anyway.
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Should you spend your money while you can?
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How to bake sourdough bread (and save a buck on every loaf)
I doubt if the cost of yeast is really breaking your household budget. If you bake a lot you probably already buy yeast in bulk, so you're not paying the per-packet price anyway.
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The Awesome Art of Getting Great Deals Online
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10 Ways You Disrespect Your Money
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