Homemade frozen pizza dough
I like to use the commercial frozen pizza doughs to make pizza, like for example Tizeo's.
The problem is that my doctor has told me to cut out sodium. I used to make my own, but then I would have to bake soon.
What I would like is a techinque where I could make a big batch of pizza dough, split it up into small pieces, freeze it, then pull out some and have to thaw and rise so I can make pizza that day.
Best Answer
I used to do it all the time. (but then I cut out gluten ... blah)
- Make the dough
- Let it proof once.
- Roll into smaller balls
- Place in a zip-top container
- Freeze
It's easiest to let it thaw in the fridge overnight when you want to use it ... but because I make lots of small balls (maybe 2" / 5cm across), and then freeze them in sheets (16 to a gallon zip-top bag), if I have to I can break it apart into smaller amounts ... or spread it out so there's additional surface area for thawing.
Once it's thawed, you can easily shape it, and then add toppings and bake. (or bake, add toppings, and bake ... or cast iron skillet, flip, flip again, top & broil ... however you like baking pizzas)
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Can homemade pizza dough be frozen?
Each ball should be big enough to make an individual pizza. Lightly coat all sides of the pizza dough with oil (we recommend olive oil), and then tightly seal in a freezer bag. Make sure all the air is squeezed out before placing in the freezer. The dough will last in the freezer for up to three months.How do you cook frozen homemade pizza dough?
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees with a pizza stone on lowest rack. Remove dough from freezer, and let stand at room temperature until thawed, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet. Place dough rounds on top, and cover with toppings, as desired.Can you freeze pizza dough before it rises?
You can freeze any kind of pizza dough in any quantity \u2014 just let it fully rise before you freeze it and then divide it into pieces portioned for single pizzas. The dough can be frozen for up to three months and just needs to be thawed in the fridge overnight before you use it! Do you ever freeze pizza dough?Can you freeze homemade pizza uncooked?
Freezing pizza is a great way to save a prepared meal for another time. Wrap up each pizza slice individually and freeze the slices for up to 2 months. You can also freeze uncooked pizza! Make the dough ahead of time and freeze that by itself for up to 2 months.HOW TO PROPERLY FREEZE THE PIZZA DOUGH
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Answer 2
I see Joe suggested a method, but one important thing: don't freeze the balls, make discs and freeze them. You'll have much shorter thawing times that way.
The way I do it is to freeze them laid out separately on different shelves, and once they are hard enough to handle without bending and sticking, put them into a case and store the case.
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