Can I freeze unbaked scones?

Can I freeze unbaked scones? - From above of red metal can with refreshing fizzing coke placed on table in cafe

Well, the title says it all really! Can I freeze unbaked scones, or am I better off baking them and then freezing to reheat? Thanks

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Best Answer

I'd recommend freezing them unbaked. The crumb is a lot more delicate once they're baked and more susceptible to moisture migration, leading to them being soggy or stale (or both! at the same time!) when thawed. Scones, being relatively low moisture and not containing yeast, actually freeze quite well and can usually go straight from the freezer to the oven.

I've worked in several bakeries where we made giant batches of one flavor of scone and froze dough all portioned out so that we could always have several flavors of freshly baked.



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Quick Answer about "Can I freeze unbaked scones?"

Editor: Scones are rich enough that they freeze very well unbaked! You don't need to thaw them completely before baking, just let them sit on the baking sheet while the oven is heating to start to take the chill off.

Is it best to freeze scones cooked or uncooked?

The best way to freeze scones is to freeze them uncooked. This way, once you reheat the scones, you will enjoy them as freshly made and baked.

Can you freeze scone dough and bake later?

So you can freeze unbaked scones for at least 3 weeks without any reduction in quality.

How do you cook frozen uncooked scones?

DO NOT DEFROST, **KEEP SCONES FROZEN** this is key for our crunchy texture.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350-375 degrees (350* for convection, 375* for standard).
  • Place frozen scones directly on parchment-lined, un-greased baking sheet - evenly spaced. ...
  • For best results, bake scones on the the middle shelf.


    • Can scones be frozen raw?

    Can you freeze scones? Yes, scones freeze well. Let them cool before freezing. Place in a re-sealable bag or airtight container to protect from freezer burn (a sheet of waxed or parchment paper between them isn't a bad idea to keep them from sticking to one another).


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    Answer 2

    I think you're most definitely better off baking them and then freezing them. Breads and pastries freeze beautifully. I worked at a Starbucks and we received all of our pastries frozen because of our location being outside of the main distribution area. It didn't make a difference from the ones we received unfrozen at another store. Just don't defrost them and freeze them again!

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