Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Every time my extended family gathers for the holidays my mom has one request.
She says, just bake dinner rolls from scratch.
Each method has advantages as well as a few things to watch out for.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Heres what you better know about freezing and baking dinner rolls.
Wait, I Can Freeze Yeasted Rolls?
The short answer is yes!
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
How to Freeze and Bake Dinner Rolls
There are two methods for freezingunbakeddinner rolls.
As a rule, most frozen dinner rolls are best if baked within a month.
Freeze the whole batch: Simply freeze your whole batch of dough after making it.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Shape the rolls, then freeze: This is my favorite method for freezing dinner rolls.
Make and proof the dough once beforeshaping them into rolls.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and freeze the dough balls on it in a single layer.
Once frozen, move them into a zip top bag for space-saving storage.
And because the rolls freeze and thaw more quickly, youll get a better rise and texture.
When youre ready for dinner rolls, thaw them on a baking sheet in the fridge overnight.
Take them out of the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking.
I like to layer them in a large zip top bag with foil in between each.
Then you’re able to freeze the baked rolls.
Serve the thawed rolls as is or reheat them in a warm oven just before serving.
Heat it to 300F and pop the rolls in for 8 to 10 minutes.
Brush the warm rolls with butterI highly recommend it.
Reheat Rolls in a Slow Cooker?!
You need two clean, slightly damp kitchen towels.
Use one to line the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the rolls and cover them with the other kitchen towel.
Place the lid on and set the slow cooker to low heat.
In about 30 minutes, they’ll be ready!
Set to heat to warm and it’ll keep your rolls warm until dinnertime.
