From your basic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those fluffy baguettes and fresh toasts, bread is something every household loves to have. Being a staple food in many countries around the globe, bread can be either prepared at home or bought fresh from the market. However, when it comes to its shelf life, a…
In general, cake batter freezes well and will last for up to three months in the freezer. You can freeze cake batter in a muffin tin, cupcake pan, airtight container, or a zip-top freezer bag. However, if you plan to use the batter within 48 hours, it will be better to keep it in the…
The idea of making food ahead and freezing it for a quick meal later is one shared by almost every busy household. At the grocery store, you’ll find many pre-packaged foods cooked and frozen to be reheated when needed and pancakes are one of them. So, why not just plan ahead to cook and freeze…
Suppose you went to your favorite bakery and bought a dozen fresh bagels because you were seduced by their amazing aroma. Since you can’t eat all of them before they go stale, you wonder, “Can I freeze bagels?” You can freeze bagels and keep them frozen for up to 4 months. However, you’ll need to…
The most important ingredient to ensure an excellent loaf of homemade sourdough bread is to use a good sourdough starter. While, it’s definitely not easy to create and maintain a sourdough starter, it is worth it when you get a fresh loaf of sourdough as the end product. So, how can you reduce the amount…
A tortilla is a Mexican staple enjoyed worldwide, and are perfect for taco night, lunch wraps, and pizza crusts. You do not want food this versatile to mold or go stale, so how do you save a corn or flour tortilla from going bad? You can freeze tortillas by separating them with parchment paper or…
Summer is the perfect time to become overrun with large zucchinis from your garden, and what better way to use up all that produce than by making zucchini bread! Zucchini bread makes for a tasty treat all year long, and freezing some for later is a great way to ensure that you will have some…
Naan bread has taken over many kitchens as a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. A common question is whether there is a way of preserving your flatbread for weeks or months without compromising taste and texture. Freezing comes to mind, but can you freeze naan bread? You can freeze naan bread, as it…
Italian bread rarely lasts more than a day or two in my house. But what do you do if you have leftovers? Maybe you are going on a trip and won’t be back for a week or longer, or perhaps you want to buy or make several loaves at once. Can you freeze Italian bread for…
