Few people know that bread can be frozen. However, this method of storage is very convenient and allows you to preserve the taste of the product for a long period.
Therefore, we suggest you learn how to properly freeze and then defrost bakery products so as not to spoil them in the end.
Freezing Features
Any bakery products can be stored in the freezer for up to eight months at a temperature of -15 degrees.
However, it is better to use them within the first two months.
Features of storing bread at low temperatures:
- the fermentation and crystallization process stops;
- the crumb moisture is not lost;
- mold and fungi spores are destroyed;
- the taste of the product is preserved.
In order to best preserve all the qualities of bread during the freezing process, you should follow the basic rules and recommendations that experts advise.
Basic rules for freezing bread products
- It is not recommended to store bread products in the freezer for more than 4 months. There are several rules for proper freezing.
- It is better to freeze fresh bread products. Stale ones will not taste good after defrosting.
- Use only thick polyethylene bags. If you don't have them, you can use vacuum bags, cling film, foil or special bags for freezing.
- There must be complete airtightness. If this is not the case, the bread products will absorb foreign odors from the products stored "neighboringly".
- It is prohibited to place hot bread products in the freezer.
- You should not freeze the same bread repeatedly, as the taste of the product will be spoiled.
- It is essential to attach the freezing date to the packaging.
Defrosting rules
The main rule is that bread products should only be defrosted at room temperature for two hours.
However, you can speed up this process a little using the oven. However, you should remember that bread products will gradually lose moisture under the influence of high temperatures.
