How to Freeze Hamburger Buns
Equipment
- airtight container
- marker or pen
- freezer bags
- plastic wrap
- aluminum foil
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
- Hamburger Buns cooked or uncooked
Instructions
Store-bought Package
- If you want to freeze them in the store-bought package, you can simply toss the whole thing into the freezer.
- Notes:this won't provide the best possible protection in the freezer, so is best to only do this if they won't be frozen for terribly long.If you want to give a little extra protection, toss them in a freezer bag first.
Freezer Bags/Airtight Container/Uncooked Dough
- If you made them at home, ensure they are fully cooled before getting started.
- Flash freeze the cooked or uncooked buns by placing them on a cookie sheet and popping them into the freezer for an hour or so.
- optional: if you flash freeze them and don't think they need extra protection, you can skip this step. If you choose not to flash freeze, or know they will be frozen for an extended time follow this step.Wrap each bun in a layer of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. You can package a few buns together if you will be using multiple at a time when defrosted.
- Toss your buns into a freezer bag or freezer safe container.
- Seal your package by putting the lid on top of the container or by pressing any air from the bag and zipping it closed.
- Write the date on the package and place it in the freezer.
Notes
Fresh: the fresher, the better when getting them frozen. This will help to ensure that they have the best possible taste and texture at thawing time.
Don't Smash: especially when they are just getting frozen, make sure they aren't smashed at all in the freezer. Otherwise they will get compacted and not be as light and fluffy at thaw.
Portion it: make sure you know how many you will need at a time when defrosting, that way you can package them in just the right amounts and only defrost what you need.