How to Freeze Sourdough Bread
Equipment
- airtight container
- marker or pen
- freezer bags
- plastic wrap
- aluminum foil
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
- Sourdough Bread Store-bought, homemade or uncooked dough
Instructions
Store-bought in package
- Not the best method, but will save a lot of time and works well if just freezing for a short time.
- Toss the whole package straight into the freezer.note: if you want a little more protection put the package inside a freezer bag first.
Whole Homemade Loaf
- Allow it to thoroughly cool before starting.
- Toss the whole loaf into a freezer bag.
- Press all the air from the bag and zip it closed.
- Toss the bag into the freezer.
- note: if you want to give it a little more protection, wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before putting it in the bag.also, only use this method if you are planning to use the whole loaf at once.
Sliced or uncooked dough
- Slice your bread, or portion out your dough.
- Flash freeze by laying your slices or dough balls in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Pop that into the freezer for an hour or until they are stiff.
- optional: for additional protection (which is good if planning to freeze for an extended time), wrap your portions in plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil.You don't need to flash freeze and wrap, you can do one or the other.
- Toss your portions into a freezer bag and zip it shut after pressing any air from the bag.orToss your portions into an airtight container and put the lid on top of it.
- Write the date onto your bag or container and toss it in the freezer.
Notes
Freshness counts: pack it up and freeze it as soon as possible. The fresher it is, the better it will retain taste, texture and quality when thawed.
Don't crush it: make sure that especially before it is completely frozen, that it doesn't get smashed or crushed in the freezer. This will make it more hard and compact after thawing.
Cool is best: if baking at home, allow it to completely cool before getting started. If it is still warm, condensation will build up in the package and lead to stale or soggy bread.