Can I make a sourdough boule, freeze it then thaw it and bake it?
I think sourdough yeasts don’t do well with being frozen normally, but if I’ve let the dough go through all of its rises and shaped it into the final loaf can I freeze it before baking since the air bubbles that will provide the rise in the finished loaf have already formed?
Alternatively, are there any good ways to create a sourdough bread dough that I can take and throw into the oven without having to go through the long process of bulk rising, shaping, etc... immediately before baking? Ideally I’d like to make a lot of loaves all at once and have them on hand so I can have freshly baked bread whenever I want.
Best Answer
I think the closest solution you will find to this is baking the loaves, slicing, and then freezing the slices.
This is pretty convenient. You can throw frozen bread slices directly into the toaster, defrost in the microwave, or just let them sit on the counter for a while.
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Can I freeze sourdough bread before baking?
You must freeze yeast bread dough, such as sourdough bread dough, after the first rise and after you've shaped it into its final form. If the dough is for a loaf of bread, freeze the dough inside the loaf pan.How do you freeze and thaw sourdough bread?
Best Way to Freeze Sourdough Bread to Lock in Taste & TextureCan you freeze sourdough boule?
(1) Slice bread or leave loaf whole; (2) Wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place in heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze. How long does a loaf of sourdough bread last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 3 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.Does freezing affect sourdough bread?
Sourdough bread can be frozen for up to 2 months without losing superior texture and taste. It will last in the freezer for longer than this. But it will deteriorate in texture and taste after this 2 month period.HOW TO: Freeze and Thaw Your Bread
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