Frozen Bread Dough
Transform your homemade baking game with this versatile Frozen Bread Dough recipe—perfect for creating fresh, pillowy loaves or fluffy dinner rolls at your convenience. Made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, warm water, and active dry yeast, this dough is easy to prepare and can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. The dough rises beautifully after thawing, ensuring a soft, tender crumb every time. Whether you're craving warm, aromatic bread straight from the oven or need a make-ahead option for busy weekdays, this recipe provides the ultimate solution. With straightforward instructions for kneading, shaping, and freezing, you'll have bakery-quality bread ready to bake whenever you need it. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or even last-minute guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 cups Warm water (105-110°F)
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil (for greasing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add the salt and softened unsalted butter to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once the dough becomes too stiff to mix with a spoon, transfer it to a floured surface.
Knead the dough for approximately 8-10 minutes until it is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. If the dough is too sticky, you can add small amounts of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Place the dough in a large greased bowl, turning it to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release air. Divide the dough into portions based on your intended use. For example, you can make two loaves or multiple rolls.
Shape the dough into desired forms (loaves or rolls) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in greased loaf pans.
To freeze: Wrap the shaped dough tightly with plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To bake from frozen: Remove the dough from the freezer and unwrap. Place it on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a clean towel and let it thaw and rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the dough for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Allow the bread or rolls to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 244 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 59 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
