So wifey opted to bake Irish Soda bread, no yeast needed.
Dry yeast is getting PRICEY!!
We found one pound selling at $46.00. Too expensive.
We can still find Brewer's yeast fairly reasonably. From what I've researched, it can be used for breads, but gives a subtle fruity flavor.
I've eaten hardtack, which is neither flavorful nor soft, and deemed it edible. I figure I'm forgiving of any baked goods project, short of it being burnt so bad it's charcoal.
RCJ