best bread recipe and yeast?

Originally Posted by Demented

I use Red Star active dry yeast. Here's my recipe for Italian bread,

Mmmm... good recipe, D! How long have you been using the Red Star? I remember Gram used say anything with a red star on it meant it was made by commies! [she laughs] which is why she always used Fleischman's, and I guess I just bake the way she did...

Are you using jar or packet Red Star?