{"id":1469975,"date":"2020-05-20T11:30:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T15:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1469975"},"modified":"2024-08-31T17:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T22:42:33","slug":"can-you-freeze-doughnuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-freeze-doughnuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Freeze Doughnuts? Yes\u2014and Here’s How Long They Last"},"content":{"rendered":"If you've purchased a dozen doughnuts or baked a batch, you want to make sure no treats go to waste. Yeast doughnuts typically last at room temperature for a couple of days, and cake doughnuts<\/a> last only a bit longer, so you may be wondering: Can you freeze doughnuts?<\/em>\r\n\r\nYes, doughnuts can be frozen for up to two months, allowing you to enjoy them later on. We didn't know this was one of the foods that freeze well<\/a>, and we're here for it! Here's everything you need to know about freezing doughnuts, whether they're homemade or from a local doughnut shop.\r\n

How to Freeze Doughnuts<\/h2>\r\nFreezing food<\/a> is simple. The greatest threat to your doughnuts isn't time or temperature\u2014it's air. No matter the type of doughnuts<\/a> you plan to store, the goal is to get as much air away from them as possible. But, of course, we want to do that without damaging that delicate layer of glaze or frosting. The best way to freeze doughnuts is unfilled and unglazed, as soon as they cool to room temperature after frying or baking. However, it is still possible to freeze doughnuts that have a topping.\r\n\r\nFor frosted and glazed doughnuts, pre-freeze them before packing them for storage in the freezer. Place the frosted or glazed doughnuts on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and freeze them for two to three hours until they're hard. Once frozen, continue with the storage method below.\r\n

Step 1: Gather your materials<\/h3>\r\n\"materials\r\n\r\nFirst, grab your largest freezer bag (usually one or two gallons). Then, cut two pieces of waxed paper that are slightly smaller than the bag. This makes sliding the paper in and out of the bag easier.\r\n

Step 2: Bag 'em up<\/h3>\r\n\"hands\r\n\r\nSlide one piece of cut waxed paper into the bag. Next, place doughnuts in a single layer inside the bag on top of the waxed paper. Top the doughnuts with the other piece of waxed paper. Push as much air as possible out of the bag without smooshing the doughnuts, and seal the top almost all the way to the edge, leaving about a 1\/4-inch unsealed.\r\n

Step 3: Remove the excess air<\/h3>\r\n\"straw\r\n\r\nThis is the secret to keeping doughnuts fresh! Slide a straw into the unsealed section of the bag. Gently suck the air out of the bag through the straw. This will cause the bag to constrict, pulling the waxed paper around the doughnuts. Seal the bag, and lay it flat in your freezer for storage.\r\n\r\nReady to try your hand at making fresh doughnuts? Learn how to make your own sugar doughnuts<\/a> and strawberry doughnuts<\/a> at home.\r\n

Types of Doughnuts You Shouldn't Freeze<\/h2>\r\n