Gingerbread Waffles Recipe (& How To Freeze Waffles) - Midwest Nice (2024)

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Can you make homemade waffles and freeze them? ›

Arrange the waffles on a baking sheet and freeze until hard, about two hours. Next, you can stack the pieces into a resealable plastic bag with each layer separated by either parchment or wax paper. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible before sealing. The waffles will keep in the freezer for several months.

Toast and serve: Place frozen waffles directly in toaster and cook until crisp and lightly browned outside. You can also toast them in an oven heated to 400°F, either on an oven-safe rack for 8 minutes, or on a baking sheet, flipping waffles over midway for even toasting.

To freeze baked waffles, let waffles cool on wire rack. Once completely cool, place in food safe freezer bags, freezer safe food storage containers or wrap first with food safe plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze up to 2 months.

Frozen waffles are designed to be flash frozen and then returned to edible condition by toasting them. If the temperature is too low it will not cook off the moisture fast enough to prevent it from getting soggy. And take them from the freezer directly to the heat with no delays that can cause thawing.

Freeze the waffles for up to 3 months.

Make sure the storage container is well-sealed before putting the waffles back into the freezer. Well-stored waffles will taste almost as good as fresh ones when reheated. However, they will start to lose quality after a few months.

"Drizzle a couple drops of water on the top of your waffles before popping them in the oven. This reintroduces moisture and will help you get an even better texture," Stanley told Insider. Just a few drops will do the job. You don't want to saturate your waffles or they won't brown properly.

The stove-top method seemed like it would be a pain

Next, I tested Tyler the Creator's method for cooking frozen waffles on the stove with butter and cinnamon. I slathered both sides of the waffle with butter, and then I heated my pan on medium-high heat and toasted one side until it was golden.

They'll still be fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Frozen waffles (along with most food) last for a while in the freezer, so don't worry about them going bad anytime soon. I've tested them months later and they're still really good.

Place all your pancakes on a sheet pan, so that they're close together but not touching, then put them in the freezer for 30 minutes, until frozen. Then you can place them in the resealable bag, as many as will fit.

How do you freeze waffles without plastic? ›

Place a layer of (completely cooled) waffles on the baking sheet, leaving a little space in between each. Cover with another sheet of parchment and place a second layer of waffles. If you still have more waffles to freeze, prepare a second baking sheet. Waffles are delicate and you wouldn't want to squish them.

Store leftover pancakes and waffles in an airtight container. They'll be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or you can freeze for up to 3 months. Happy Baking!

Once they're cool to the touch, place the waffles into resealable bags in single layers and freeze. When you're ready to enjoy them, they'll be just as crispy as the day you made them.

Absolutely you can, waffle batter and pancake batter freezes quite well. Portion the batter in to a small zipper-type freezer bag, push excess air out, and freeze. It will keep in the freezer for 2–3 months.

Freeze Your Pancakes and Waffles

Let them cool to room temperature and then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for at least a couple hours until solid.

First, Freezer Burn Is a Quality Issue

The FSIS recommends cutting off freezer-burned areas either before or after cooking the food. If a food is heavily freezer-burned, however, you'll probably want to toss it, as it won't taste as good since the quality was compromised.