Best way to freeze donuts

elf06

Ok so I am usually the queen of the feeezer. Just about everything gets frozen.....left over tinned toms, cheeses, sandwiches the works but for some reason freezing bakery goods (I don't mean homemade cakes I mean things from the supermarket like croissants etc) has passed me by.
A few weeks ago I bought 16 croissants for 10p and decided to try freezing them. Obviously it worked just fine :rotfl: now I'm thinking more about the YS items available at the end of the night (I work in a SM).
Last night I bought a pack of reduced ring donuts. The sugary kind not glazed and I'm wondering the best way to freeze them? In a food bag? In foil? Also wondered if they go a bit soggy when defrosted?

Thanks in advance

NineDeuce

This is the definition of a First World Problem

elf06

Well thanks for your input!

suki1964

Tbh I wouldn't bother

Doughnuts from the bakery of supermarkets are only nice on the day, a day later and to me, they are disgustingly dry

Still if you have only paid pennies for them, chuck them in in a bag and see how they come out. Perhaps a refresh in a hot oven will be needed

NineDeuce

elf06 wrote: »

Well thanks for your input!

Much better freezing bananas or something...

FairyPrincessk

I'd put them in a bag and then instead of defrosting in the fridge/on the surface, put them in the microwave. It may take some experimenting to see what power/how long, but this will steam them and help keep them moist. I can attest that a glazed donut in a 750W microwave for 20 seconds is lovely, but I haven't done it from frozen.

elf06

suki1964 wrote: »

Tbh I wouldn't bother

Doughnuts from the bakery of supermarkets are only nice on the day, a day later and to me, they are disgustingly dry

Still if you have only paid pennies for them, chuck them in in a bag and see how they come out. Perhaps a refresh in a hot oven will be needed

I don't really eat them. Only DS and our SM only sells packs of them. Wondered if it might be worth buying periodically and freezing. I can and will eat them rather than throwing them out but freezing may be win/win

fairyprinsessk thanks - will give that a try. Didn't work with the croissants this morning (forgot to take them out the freezer) but that will be trial and error too

rach_k

I'm pretty sure Krispy Kreme has freezing instructions on their website so try that!

However you do it, if they don't come out right, doughnuts make a delicious bread and butter pudding,

ETA: I can't find it on the UK website anymore but the Aussie one says:

Can I freeze my Krispy Kreme doughnuts?
The brilliance of a Krispy Kreme doughnut is best when fresh. If however you choose to freeze the doughnuts for a later date, make sure you seal them in an airtight package to ensure the ageing process is halted while in the freezer.

What about reheating?
This is a dish which will have your guests drooling. If you can’t eat them fresh, take your frozen ones out of their airtight package in the freezer and pop them in the microwave for 8 seconds. It’s not exactly like having a hot one from a Krispy Kreme Factory Store, but some say it’s pretty close.

elf06

rach_k wrote: »

I'm pretty sure Krispy Kreme has freezing instructions on their website so try that!

However you do it, if they don't come out right, doughnuts make a delicious bread and butter pudding,

ETA: I can't find it on the UK website anymore but the Aussie one says:

rach thank you! Very helpful. Last night I gave DS one chopped up in a bowl with fresh strawberries and cream but hadn't thought of bread and butter pud! Not made that for years. Cheers lovely

mumofthetwins

ive frozen the cadburys ones ( with icing on top and caramel inside) got them YS for 9p so thought I would give it a try ..


they were fine, I took them out and left to defrost at rt .. kids ate them no problems, mind they are 2 teenage boys lol.
ive don't it with all kinds from then on .. cinnamon buns, jam donuts, pastries .. anything really (just never tried fresh cream things)


Lisa x

Chris25

elf06 wrote: »

I don't really eat them. Only DS and our SM only sells packs of them. Wondered if it might be worth buying periodically and freezing. I can and will eat them rather than throwing them out but freezing may be win/win

. Didn't work with the croissants this morning (forgot to take them out the freezer) but that will be trial and error too

croissants make a fab bread & butter pudding. They make it so light, it's a bit like a souffle.