Best 2 Homemade Freezer Dough Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, juggling work, family, and personal commitments can often leave little time for home cooking. With the growing popularity of freezer dough, home cooks now have the convenience of making delicious homemade meals in a fraction of the time. From freezer dough pizza crusts to pastries and breads, this ingenious invention offers endless possibilities for creating flavorful and satisfying dishes. Whether you're looking to whip up a quick weeknight dinner or indulge in a decadent brunch, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for homemade freezer dough that suits your taste and dietary needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FROZEN BREAD DOUGH



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Make and share this Frozen Bread Dough recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shannon Weber

Categories     Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 -13 cups bread flour (If I use some whole wheat flour, I use less flour)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder (powdered milk)
4 packages active dry yeast (I use 4 tablespoons especially with wheat flour)
1/4 cup soft butter or 1/4 cup soft margarine
4 cups very warm water

Steps:

  • I sprinkle the yeast on the 4 cups water and add the 1/2 cup sugar and let the yeast work.
  • In a large bowl or bread mixer mix powdered milk, 4 cups flour, salt and butter.
  • Add the yeast water and mix (you can use an electric mixer) as you keep adding flour you will need to knead by hand (or use a bread mixer) Add flour until you get a stiff dough (you might not need all of flour, it depends on the moisture content of your flour) Knead for 15 minutes and then cover with a towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal balls.
  • Smooth balls and place on a cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Freeze balls until firm and then transfer to freezer bags and store in freezer.
  • Recommended storage time 1 month.
  • To Bake: remove frozen dough from freezer, open freezer bag and leave dough in bag to thaw or place on a cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap to thaw.
  • It is very important to have a plastic covering over dough to thaw (dough really dries out without the plastic covering).
  • (It usually takes about 4 hours to thaw) Shape into loaves or leave round or make pizza crust or rolls or whatever you do with freezer dough.
  • Let rise until doubled (1 1/2 hours) Bake regular bread loaves at 350 for 35 minutes.
  • I like to brush the bread loaf with 1 beaten egg and return it to the oven for 5 minutes.

FREEZER BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Another one of my favorites from Grandma's Best-Loved Recipes. Biscuits that you make ahead and freeze so that you have biscuits any time you want them. I used these for dinners, sausage gravy and biscuits or whenever I am in the mood for biscuits with jam or honey. Preparation time does not include freezing time.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 16 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Tip: You can substitute soured fresh milk. To sour milk, place one tablespoon lemon juice plus enough milk to equal one cup into a 2 cup measure. Stir, let stand 5 minutes before using.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir buttermilk into flour mixture until mixture forms soft dough that leaves side of bowl.
  • Turn out dough onto well-floured surface. Knead 10 times, roll into 8-inch square. cut dough into 16 (2 inch) squares. Place squares on baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Freeze about 3 hours or until firm. Remove squares and place in airtight freezer container. Freeze up to 1 month.
  • When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place frozen squares 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, Serve warm.
  • Tip: To bake immediately, preheat oven to 450°F Place squares 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 236, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your baked goods. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: Don't skip any steps or ingredients in the recipe. Even small changes can affect the final result.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can make your dough tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to develop the flavor and makes it easier to handle.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking. This will help ensure that your baked goods cook evenly.
  • Don't Overbake: Overbaking can dry out your baked goods. Bake just until they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make delicious homemade freezer dough. This is a great way to save time and money, and it also allows you to have fresh-baked goods on hand whenever you want them. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, try making your own freezer dough. You won't be disappointed!

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