Keep your yeast in the freezer. It will last for years. I buy yeast in the bulk packages at Sam's Club and keep it in the freezer. I'm using yeast that has been in the freezer for over 2 years. Don't bake in your bread machine. Let the machine do the mixing and first kneading. Take the dough out an put in a covered oiled bowl and let rise in warm place. Punch down and knead a little in the bowl, pinch off dough and shape into rolls. Place on baking sheet, cover and let rise and then bake. It only takes a few minutes of hands on work if you let the machine do the big job.