Comments on: Freezing Grandmother Bread

By: Suzanne McMinn

Suzanne McMinn — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:40:41 +0000

Kenneth, at what point did you freeze the dough? After the first rise and after shaping them into loaves but before the second rise? Then you took them out to thaw and rise and then they fell? (This is what I’m thinking, so just checking.) How long did you let them thaw and rise? At what point did they fall? It sounds to me as if you may have let them sit out too long on the second rise.

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:06:59 +0000

I tried freezing your dough (the loaf pan method) and both of my loaves fell after the second rise. They looked like rectangles, not big beautiful loaves I usually get. Would you have any ideas as to what might have happened? I loved the possibilities with freezing the dough, but after the results I got, I’m scared to try it again. We did have the ultimate breakfast more often than usual and we wound up with some yummy bread crumbs!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:59:20 +0000

:rockon: You Rock! Thanks for sharing how you freeze Grandmother Bread! I made two batches of dough the other day and put one batch in the freezer for Christmas rolls! I was skeptical, but knowing I would not be feeling my best on Christmas, I knew I had to atleast try It worked beautifully! Now, I know I can freeze dough for days when I am too busy or not feeling that great to just pull out, thaw, rise and bake I made tons of rolls for my family of 7-I made cloverleafs and crescent type rolls (can I say mine were better than those in the can ones!). Thanks! We love this recipe, but are more in love with it now! Is that possible? lol!

By: MizSteaks

MizSteaks — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:56:49 +0000

I Googled ‘whole grain herb bread’ a couple days ago and ended up here…took one look at that picture of your Grandmother bread and had to stay! If my breads ever turn out looking that good I will be doing the happy dance! :bananadance:

By: epon4

epon4 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:55:56 +0000

I’m thinking Ms. Cleo could give Spartacus a run for his money! She doesn’t look like she’d take much crap from him!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

By: Estella

Estella — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:37:27 +0000

Looks delicious!

BTW—received my Chickens In The Road calendar yesterday!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:38:04 +0000

Yummy!

By: Brandy

Brandy — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:59:12 +0000

I used to buy the frozen bread dough, but can’t seem to find it in wheat anymore. *sigh* This seems like a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

By: Lorie

Lorie — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:42:58 +0000

Yum! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

By: Carolyn A.

Carolyn A. — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:36:00 +0000

That sounds mmm, mmm good! I’ll have to try that myself. Thanks for the great tips and recipes. xxoo