HOW TO FREEZE AND THAW HOMEMADE BREAD AND ROLLS FOR BEST QUALITY Learn how to properly package your wonderful homemade bread (and rolls) so that they stay fresh and delicious. I’ll also show you two ways to thaw / reheat your baked goods to refresh them. Quick and simple! ➡ PRINTABLE SHEET: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos... ➡ BULK BAKING BLOG POST: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos... ➡🕰 VIDEO OUTLINE: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Supplies 0:37 Step 1 0:49 Step 2 2:06 Step 3 2:30 Step 4 2:59 Optional step 3:31 How to thaw and reheat 4:51 Pretty pictures Looking for a soft, delicious sandwich bread recipe? WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK BREAD WITH YOUR ANKARSRUM ASSISTENT MIXER th-cam.com/video/5wU28lGnXKM/w-d-xo.html WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK BREAD WITH YOUR BOSCH UNIVERSAL MIXER th-cam.com/video/vLpCfIsWz7M/w-d-xo.html WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK BREAD WITH YOUR KITCHENAID MIXER th-cam.com/video/S2_VOwdmcS8/w-d-xo.html 🛒 Shop for or purchase a heavy-duty mixer: (some links are affiliates) ✳ Ankarsrum Assistent pleasanthillgrain.com/ankarsr... ✳ Bosch Universal pleasanthillgrain.com/bosch-u... ✳ KitchenAid Artisan www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor... 🌸🏡🌸 Welcome to Chocolate Box Cottage, 🧁 the sweet spot between 🕰 old fashioned values, like gardening and cooking from scratch, and ✨ modern conveniences that make life easier. 🌼 If you’re looking to create your slice of country living with practicality and finesse, you’re in the right place! Find special recipes and simple gardening projects to make your home life more bountiful. 🌼 I’m a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and have taught basic cooking, gardening, and homemaking skills to families for the last 20 years. Blessings, Michele
I'd like to know how you keep them fresh AFTER thawing. If you put it in the refrigerator, it just gets hard and stale. Keeping it on the shelf, it may mold before it gets used up.
@@jameyross7915 this is a good question. Especially during summertime bread can go stale or mold more quickly than you can eat it. You might want to take the suggestion I offered in the video and pre-slice your bread before freezing. Then you can just pull out a slice or a few slices to use up within the next couple of days. They thaw easily in the toaster, too. ~Michele
I felt like I was stopping by for a visit. :) I learned several new things watching this video. I am going to check out your bread recipes! Thank you so much for sharing these tips.
WOW! I never thought about produce bags! Thank you for such a great education on the Ankarshum mixer, bread making tips, the produce bags, and how to freeze bread properly! I froze some from my second batch and ruined it. Didn't even try to freeze after that, just gave the extra bread away. excited to bake my next batch. Hoping to order the Ankarshum mixer in the very near future.
You're welcome, Sandra! Sometimes we don't see the resources right in front of us. Reusing a free item makes it even better, in my mind. Congrats on your decision of which mixer to purchase. Have you picked a color? ~Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage I’m liking the jubilee silver and love the red but hubby thinks the red would stand out too much. We have a somewhat country look to our home and I think either would look good in there. Already have the counter that will be home to it. It’s the one under the microwave cabinet and perfect space for it with room to spare and only a few steps from my bread work space.
Hi I’m happy for the tips thank you very much when I make my bread whatever we eat and if any remains it would sometimes we would throw the rest away thanks for the tips every time to you and your family stay safe bye.
I understand how that is, Sandra. Especially in warm weather sometimes the bread goes moldy before we have a chance to finish the loaf. Freezing it is a good way to save it. Blessings, Michele
Wonderful! We do the same. It's nice to have a spot for it so it doesn't get crushed under a side of beef or whole stewing hens. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your baking adventure, Deb. 💐 Blessings, Michele
I did it! I GOT MY ANKARSHUM ASSISTANT! OMGOODNESS, I LOVE IT! My bread dough was so different in there than hand-kneading. It felt so soft and smooth. I just wanted to play with it. Ended up making a second batch but made up the recipe. For some strange reason, I like to experiment. I made the dough, replaced 1 1/2 cup of water with milk, added two eggs, a decent amount of brown sugar (but not too much, didn’t measure) and a snort of cinnamon. It turned out so good. It had a hint of the cinnamon smell and taste and just sweet enough to eat as a snack or desert for those of us who don’t do a lot of sugar. Mom has been really not well this year and has not been able to eat much. I took her four of these thingamajigs for her and family. She LOVED THEM! I took her more today. Thank you so much for your channel and just the simple encouragement you give us!
I'm so glad you are enjoying your new mixer! It really is a fantastic machine. The dough turns out silky smooth, as you noticed. Your made-up recipe sounds wonderful, I call that baker's intuition. You did a wonderful job and I thank you for your very nice comment and the compliment at the end. It means a lot.🌻 Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage hmmm, I was just looking and found that my subscription was no longer subscribed. Wondered why I hadn’t seen anything from your channel for so long. I re-subscribed. 😁
@@ChocolateBoxCottage OMGOODNESS! I’m loving my Ankarshum Assistant! I’m experimenting so much with bread and the family is really enjoying the homemade bread. The grandchildren and niece and nephew want ALL their sandwiches (even burgers) on grandma’s/Aunt SanSan’s bread! It makes my heart smile. I wish I had known I had a bread maker in me in my 20’s. Some days I bake bread and give it away because I enjoy it so much.
@@tootsnoname8586 I am so glad to hear this! I know you left this comment a year ago; I hope you are still using and enjoying your beautiful Ankarsrum Assistent mixer. XOXOX ~Michele
I remember from 50+ years ago taking stale, hard bread and wrapping it a damp cloth, then in foil and warming it in a medium oven until it got soft and warm.
Oh yes! I've done that, too. Forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder, Linda. You're such a good friend, I'm thankful for you and all of your advice. 💐 Blessings, Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage I slice the whole loaf at once it saves from trying to slice bread a few days later that just crumbles. I use the knife only for this purpose and I have two as back up frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2018/02/monday-message_12.html you can see the slices here on this blog post
Mmm! That is a good question. I think it is simpler to freeze baked loaves. Freezing dough requires a few adjustments to the recipe and handling of the dough. This would make a good video, thanks for the idea!! I used to make dough for 4 loaves; bake 1 and freeze 3. Once I got it figured out it worked quite nicely. Thanks again, Miz Ixy. 🌸 Blessings, Michele
Hi jenny, yes. Handle them close to the same as bread. Decide how many buns you want to freeze in a package for a meal and double bag them just like bread. You can thaw them as shown in the video for bread. Blessings, Michele
i made some rolls yesterday trying a new recipe out. i wanted to freeze as back up for thanksgivng so i wrapped each roll in foil then in freezer bag. do u think i should warm them on a cookie sheet as is b4 eating or unwrap then foil over the top. @ 375?
Hi I do have recipes/videos for freezer bread dough. Here is the handmade version: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/how-to-make-freezer-bread-dough/ And here is the mixer version: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/can-you-freeze-bread-dough-before-first-rise/ ~Michele
HOW TO FREEZE AND THAW HOMEMADE BREAD AND ROLLS FOR BEST QUALITY
Learn how to properly package your wonderful homemade bread (and rolls) so that they stay fresh and delicious. I’ll also show you two ways to thaw / reheat your baked goods to refresh them. Quick and simple!
➡ PRINTABLE SHEET: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos...
➡ BULK BAKING BLOG POST: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos...
➡🕰 VIDEO OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Supplies
0:37 Step 1
0:49 Step 2
2:06 Step 3
2:30 Step 4
2:59 Optional step
3:31 How to thaw and reheat
4:51 Pretty pictures
Looking for a soft, delicious sandwich bread recipe?
WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK BREAD WITH YOUR ANKARSRUM ASSISTENT MIXER th-cam.com/video/5wU28lGnXKM/w-d-xo.html
WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK BREAD WITH YOUR BOSCH UNIVERSAL MIXER th-cam.com/video/vLpCfIsWz7M/w-d-xo.html
WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK BREAD WITH YOUR KITCHENAID MIXER th-cam.com/video/S2_VOwdmcS8/w-d-xo.html
🛒 Shop for or purchase a heavy-duty mixer: (some links are affiliates)
✳ Ankarsrum Assistent pleasanthillgrain.com/ankarsr...
✳ Bosch Universal pleasanthillgrain.com/bosch-u...
✳ KitchenAid Artisan www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...
🌸🏡🌸 Welcome to Chocolate Box Cottage, 🧁 the sweet spot between 🕰 old fashioned values, like gardening and cooking from scratch, and ✨ modern conveniences that make life easier.
🌼 If you’re looking to create your slice of country living with practicality and finesse, you’re in the right place! Find special recipes and simple gardening projects to make your home life more bountiful.
🌼 I’m a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and have taught basic cooking, gardening, and homemaking skills to families for the last 20 years.
Blessings,
Michele
I'd like to know how you keep them fresh AFTER thawing. If you put it in the refrigerator, it just gets hard and stale. Keeping it on the shelf, it may mold before it gets used up.
@@jameyross7915 this is a good question. Especially during summertime bread can go stale or mold more quickly than you can eat it. You might want to take the suggestion I offered in the video and pre-slice your bread before freezing. Then you can just pull out a slice or a few slices to use up within the next couple of days. They thaw easily in the toaster, too. ~Michele
Over from Mary’s Nest. Making homemade bread is my next big adventure.
And what a delicious adventure it is! You're going to love it, Betty. Thanks for stopping by from Mary's Nest. Blessings Michele🌹
I felt like I was stopping by for a visit. :) I learned several new things watching this video. I am going to check out your bread recipes! Thank you so much for sharing these tips.
That makes me feel good! And I am glad it was helpful. Thank you for "stopping by." Do you currently use a mixer or bake by hand, Cari?
Awesome! Thanks
Great to know. Thank you.
My pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to comment. 🌹 Michele
Thanks for the information
You're welcome, I appreciate your comment! 🌷Michele
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
Excellent!
Many thanks! Michele
Thank you for the great information
You're so welcome! XOXOX
Love your videos and all the great information. Thank you for sharing. 💐🙏
So nice of you, Ace. Thank you.🌷 🐚 Michele
Excellent info; thanks for sharing.
You're welcome and thank you! 🌻Michele
WOW! I never thought about produce bags! Thank you for such a great education on the Ankarshum mixer, bread making tips, the produce bags, and how to freeze bread properly! I froze some from my second batch and ruined it. Didn't even try to freeze after that, just gave the extra bread away. excited to bake my next batch. Hoping to order the Ankarshum mixer in the very near future.
You're welcome, Sandra! Sometimes we don't see the resources right in front of us. Reusing a free item makes it even better, in my mind. Congrats on your decision of which mixer to purchase. Have you picked a color? ~Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage I’m liking the jubilee silver and love the red but hubby thinks the red would stand out too much. We have a somewhat country look to our home and I think either would look good in there. Already have the counter that will be home to it. It’s the one under the microwave cabinet and perfect space for it with room to spare and only a few steps from my bread work space.
Get the color that makes you smile. 😊
Just finished making homemade hamburger buns and very much appreciate this video for how to freeze the extras! ♥️🎉
You are so welcome! Homemade burger buns are great.
New sub sent over by Mary's Nest channel.
Great info.
Me too!
Welcome, thanks for stopping by.🌹 Isn't Mary the best? Blessings, Michele
You too, Zoe? Thank you! So glad you popped over from Mary's Nest! 🌺 Michele
Hi I’m happy for the tips thank you very much when I make my bread whatever we eat and if any remains it would sometimes we would throw the rest away thanks for the tips every time to you and your family stay safe bye.
I understand how that is, Sandra. Especially in warm weather sometimes the bread goes moldy before we have a chance to finish the loaf. Freezing it is a good way to save it. Blessings, Michele
Thanks for clarifying ... I made pizza from the freezer bread dough video you instructed.. very good!
I'm so glad! Good for you!
We just made room in our freezer for a designated "bread shelf". We can't wait to fill it.
Wonderful! We do the same. It's nice to have a spot for it so it doesn't get crushed under a side of beef or whole stewing hens. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your baking adventure, Deb. 💐 Blessings, Michele
I did it! I GOT MY ANKARSHUM ASSISTANT! OMGOODNESS, I LOVE IT! My bread dough was so different in there than hand-kneading. It felt so soft and smooth. I just wanted to play with it. Ended up making a second batch but made up the recipe. For some strange reason, I like to experiment. I made the dough, replaced 1 1/2 cup of water with milk, added two eggs, a decent amount of brown sugar (but not too much, didn’t measure) and a snort of cinnamon. It turned out so good. It had a hint of the cinnamon smell and taste and just sweet enough to eat as a snack or desert for those of us who don’t do a lot of sugar. Mom has been really not well this year and has not been able to eat much. I took her four of these thingamajigs for her and family. She LOVED THEM! I took her more today.
Thank you so much for your channel and just the simple encouragement you give us!
I'm so glad you are enjoying your new mixer! It really is a fantastic machine. The dough turns out silky smooth, as you noticed. Your made-up recipe sounds wonderful, I call that baker's intuition. You did a wonderful job and I thank you for your very nice comment and the compliment at the end. It means a lot.🌻 Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage hmmm, I was just looking and found that my subscription was no longer subscribed. Wondered why I hadn’t seen anything from your channel for so long. I re-subscribed. 😁
@@tootsnoname8586 well that makes me feel very special - you subscribed twice! Thank you. How is it going with your Ankarsrum Assistent? ~Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage OMGOODNESS! I’m loving my Ankarshum Assistant! I’m experimenting so much with bread and the family is really enjoying the homemade bread. The grandchildren and niece and nephew want ALL their sandwiches (even burgers) on grandma’s/Aunt SanSan’s bread! It makes my heart smile. I wish I had known I had a bread maker in me in my 20’s. Some days I bake bread and give it away because I enjoy it so much.
@@tootsnoname8586 I am so glad to hear this! I know you left this comment a year ago; I hope you are still using and enjoying your beautiful Ankarsrum Assistent mixer. XOXOX ~Michele
Michele, I didn't even know they made 2 gallon freezer bags. thanks for this awesome information.
They do and this size is perfect for freezing 2 loaves of bread or a big lot of beef bones to make broth. 🌸 Michele
I remember from 50+ years ago taking stale, hard bread and wrapping it a damp cloth, then in foil and warming it in a medium oven until it got soft and warm.
Oh yes! I've done that, too. Forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder, Linda. You're such a good friend, I'm thankful for you and all of your advice. 💐 Blessings, Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage 🥰
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❤️ back to you! Michele
I can't believe I never thought to reuse freezer bags...
I use an electric knife for slicing I slice before freezing
Now that's a great idea!!
@@ChocolateBoxCottage I slice the whole loaf at once it saves from trying to slice bread a few days later that just crumbles. I use the knife only for this purpose and I have two as back up frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2018/02/monday-message_12.html you can see the slices here on this blog post
Quick question. In your experience, is it better to bake bread and then freeze it or make extra dough and freeze that to bake later?
Mmm! That is a good question. I think it is simpler to freeze baked loaves. Freezing dough requires a few adjustments to the recipe and handling of the dough. This would make a good video, thanks for the idea!! I used to make dough for 4 loaves; bake 1 and freeze 3. Once I got it figured out it worked quite nicely. Thanks again, Miz Ixy. 🌸 Blessings, Michele
I notice that many bread recipes use sugar. Do we have to add sugar?
Hi Brenda, sugar is optional. You can leave it out if you like. ~ Michele
Have you tried freezing homemade buns?
Hi jenny, yes. Handle them close to the same as bread. Decide how many buns you want to freeze in a package for a meal and double bag them just like bread. You can thaw them as shown in the video for bread. Blessings, Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage thank you so much 😃
i made some rolls yesterday trying a new recipe out. i wanted to freeze as back up for thanksgivng so i wrapped each roll in foil then in freezer bag. do u think i should warm them on a cookie sheet as is b4 eating or unwrap then foil over the top. @ 375?
I thought u were freezing dough
Hi I do have recipes/videos for freezer bread dough. Here is the handmade version:
chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/how-to-make-freezer-bread-dough/
And here is the mixer version:
chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/can-you-freeze-bread-dough-before-first-rise/
~Michele