Freezing Yeast Doughs

Yeast bread dough keeps for one month in the freezer with no loss in quality.

Follow these tips:

•Prepare dough and let it rise once.
•Punch down, then divide into balls (the number of loaves in the recipe)
•Pack each ball in a gallon-sized freezer bag, flattening the balls and squeezing as much air from the bag as possible before sealing.
•Label bags with recipe name, yield and the date.
•Place bags on bottom shelf - coldest part - of freezer.
•To thaw, open bag and remove the dough. Place in a medium bowl. Cover and let thaw in frigde overnight.
•Bring to room temperature and continue with recipe.