Sourdough bread tips
storing, freezing, reheating
Here are some tips to store and refresh your loaf to keep it good as new:
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Freeze your loaf ASAP!
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If you want to enjoy a slice at a time, I recommend slicing your loaf and putting wax paper between slices and placing them in a freezer bag, sealed, with all the air removed. When you want a slice, place it in a ziploc and let sit at room temp for about an hour.
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If you're freezing the whole loaf, I recommend wrapping in plastic wrap and placing in a large freezer bag, sealed with all the air removed.
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The night before use, let loaf thaw on the counter at room temp WITH the wrap still on. If you like a soft crust, you're all set!
TO REFRESH YOUR LOAF FOR A NICE CRISP CRUST:​
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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When oven is preheated, spray entire loaf on all sides with water. I promise this is an important step to getting that "just baked" crisp crust!
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Place the whole loaf directly on the center rack and bake until soft and fully warmed, 15 - 20 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Focaccia tips
storing, freezing, reheating
Focaccia should be eaten the day it is baked. If saving it for later use, freeze it ASAP. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap (with the parchment liner that it came in) and place in a freezer bag with all the air removed. When you want to use it, let it come to room temperature for several hours, WITH the wrap still on.
TO REFRESH YOUR FOCACCIA:
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preheat your oven to 375ºF.
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place the focaccia on a cookie sheet, with the parchment liner it came with. If you have a pizza stone, skip this step and place the stone in your oven while it is preheating.
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just before putting it in the oven, lightly spray a light mist of water over the top of the focaccia — this will help keep it moist!
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bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
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if desired, you can drizzle lightly with olive oil halfway through reheating.
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focaccia does not need to be cooled completely before slicing.​
Pizza shell tips
storing, freezing, reheating
Pizza shells can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month. I recommend wrapping the crust tightly in plastic wrap, followed by foil and placing it on a sheet pan so that it doesn't break when frozen. To thaw, take the shells out of the freezer the night before to defrost in the fridge.
BAKING YOUR PIZZA
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preheat your oven to 450°F
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top and bake on a pizza stone, or parchment lined sheet pan for 8 - 10 minutes, or until desired doneness.
Cookie tips
storing, freezing & reheating cookies
If you want to keep your cookies at optimal flavor and texture, freeze ASAP. Most cookies freeze extremely well for one or two months.
TO KEEP COOKIES AT THEIR FRESHEST:
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wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag, with all air removed..
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to thaw, leave wrapped cookies on the counter in a single layer at room temperature for 3 - 4 hours.
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reheat cookies by placing them on parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 300°F for 4 - 6 minutes, or just until warmed.
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If you choose to microwave your cookies, only do them in 10 second increments to avoid overheating, which will make the cookies tough.
Scone tips
storing, freezing & reheating scones
Scones can be stored at room temperature for 1 - 2 days. Consume the scones within 2 days for optimal freshness, or freeze ASAP to be enjoyed at a later date. ​
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wrap each scone in plastic wrap to preserve freshness.​
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reheat in a 350 degree oven for 5-8 minutes. If scones are frosted, watch carefully so frosting doesn't melt.
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if freezing scones, wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag.
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when ready to use, let thaw on the counter at room temperature for 2-3 hours, WITH the wrap on.
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follow instruction above.
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