Freezing Baked Goods

**tervsforme** · 06-25-2007, 10:50 AM

I'm single and really working hard on getting my grocery budget down. So consequently, I'm baking my own muffins, cookies, etc. I've never been one for frozen bread, I just don't like the taste, so when you freeze your items do you freeze them cooked or uncooked? I know it sounds like a silly question, but I've never been one to use the freezer much and I can't eat a whole batch of cookies or muffins, etc. before they go bad so I want to learn the best way to freeze stuff.

I'm thinking with cookies, I would scoop the dough out on the pan and flash freeze them then put them in a container in the freezer and just bake off 6 or so at a time. If I do that do I need to thaw them first?

With muffins, I'm thinking I would need to cook them all at once. How do you wrap them to be frozen? I'm really not much into baggies, but I could reuse them if I had to.

OK, one last question. With bread, if I make up a batch of french toast, then freeze it, how do you reheat the slices?

Sorry if these are basic questions, but inquiring minds are trying to figure this out!

Thanks so much for your help!

**wanderinggrandma** · 06-25-2007, 07:16 PM

I make big batches of cookie dough and use an ice cream scoop--Pampered Chef-have 3 sizes--scoop the dough out and put it on a cookie sheet, freeze, put in a large zip lock bag with name, oven temp and time written on it. I do not thaw the cookie dough. Works like a charm.

When I freeze waffles or french toast, same system, zip locks, write date only on the bag, when I take them out I just pop them frozen into the toaster.

Muffins--they never last long enough to freeze, so I'm no help.

**Radish4ever** · 06-25-2007, 07:31 PM

I do the french toast all the time! I actually put about 3 slices (whatever a single serving would be - usually this is what DH will reheat for a quick breakfast for himself) in a sheet of foil and I do this until I run out of french toast........then I put all the foil packets in a gallon sized freezer bag.

DH just unwraps a foil packet, sticks the french toast on a paper towel or plate and heats in the microwave until it's done!

**staceyy** · 06-25-2007, 08:04 PM

I freeze cookies, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and cupcakes after making or baking. I freeze in ziploc bags or plastic containers. I thaw most in the microwave right before eating.

**dcompton** · 06-25-2007, 09:06 PM

You can also freeze cookie dough in "logs" and slice off as many as you want to bake. With a thin sharp knife you can slice the logs still frozen and put the rest back in the freezer.When I do this I roll them in foil. If you are short of freezer space, this can be more space efficient that the frozen scoops in a bag -- but the scoops are definitely easier when you're ready to use them.

**deadmort616** · 06-25-2007, 11:13 PM

i thought that foil makes things tast like foil. Does it?

**tervsforme** · 06-26-2007, 06:30 AM

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I'm going to make a batch of cookies tonight and just bake 6 and freeze the rest! There's nothing like a home baked cookie!

**kaykwilts** · 06-26-2007, 08:01 AM

Lots of good tips her. Here is a site where you can get some free freezer friendly recipes:

http://www.30daygourmet.com/

**deadmort616** · 06-26-2007, 04:47 PM

I want to do the role of cookie batter thing... but im afirad that the foil will make my cookies taste like foil. Will it?

**MarshHen** · 06-28-2007, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by deadmort616

I want to do the role of cookie batter thing... but im afirad that the foil will make my cookies taste like foil. Will it?

Place your cookie dough in fridge to chill just a little, then place on two sheets of plastic wrap and use wrap to help you form your rolls or logs. Wrap well and place in freezer.

**tervsforme** · 06-28-2007, 12:10 PM

Thanks for all of the input. I made a batch of chocolate chip cookies last night! I baked 1 pan and then scooped the rest and froze them, this morning I put them in a ziplock with the cooking instructions. I'm going to make some oatmeal cookies this weekend and do the same!

deadmort616, I'm not sure about using foil for the cookie logs, If you want you can roll them in plastic wrap first, then wrap foil around them. That might help if you are worried about the foil taste.

**lisettelovebug** · 07-26-2007, 07:13 PM

I have a question about the french toast. When I make it I usually put it on a flat pan on the stove with a little spray to keep it from sticking. In order to freeze french toast do you use this method or do you somehow bake them. Also, do you cut the bread first and then put it in the egg mix or do you cut after?
Lisette

**staceyy** · 07-26-2007, 09:49 PM

I'm a trained pastry chef. I bake and freeze everything in Tupperware type containers. I usually take a few cookies or muffins out at a time and thaw in the microwave. I eat them warm.