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Boiling then Freezing Bagels

Mother.of.Utred's picture
Mother.of.Utred

Boiling then Freezing Bagels

Hi. I make bagels regularly. It’s a lot of work but worth it. i was wondering if anyone tried boiling the bagels, freezing and then doing the final bake the morning they are served. I tried shaping and freezing the raw dough before boiling/baking but the bagels were like lead. I think the yeast died. Any advice would be appreciated. 

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rondayvous

Are the biggest issue I can think of that might be an issue. if you try it you will want to wait till they cool, freeze them for an hour or so, then either vacuum pack them or put them in a baggy with as much of the air removed as possible to prevent freezer burn.