Why settle for just one day of fresh bread when you can learn how to make ahead and freeze soft brioche buns, and enjoy homemade bread all week long?
I’ve always loved the taste of freshly baked brioche, but let’s be honest—that warm, buttery, soft flavor doesn’t last very long. That’s why I’ve perfected the art of baking and freezing brioche buns.
In today’s post, I’ll show you how to bake brioche buns that are fluffy, rich, and perfect for any occasion—from BBQs to gourmet sandwiches. I’m also sharing tips to properly freeze these beautiful buns so that you can maximize their shelf life and enjoy them on demand. Imagine grilling burgers and having your homemade brioche buns ready to go, no sweat. No more freezer burn, no more wasted bread. Let’s get into it!
Yes, you can freeze brioche bread. Just make sure you freeze them before the best before date on the packaging. Once you’ve defrosted the brioche after taking it out of the freezer, you’ll need to use it right away.
Freezing Brioche Bread in an Airtight Container
This method is perfect if you want to make a whole batch ahead of time and freeze it for later. First, wrap your brioche buns in plastic wrap, poly bags, or cellophane, ensuring that they are tightly sealed. Then place these wrapped buns into an airtight container.
Benefits:
- Long-lasting Freshness: The airtight container is great at preventing freezer burn, helping to keep that tender crumb and buttery flavor intact.
- Easy Organization: Using a container helps you keep your freezer tidy. Just stack them up, label the container with the date, and you’re good to go.
- Bulk Storage: This method works great if you’ve baked a large batch and plan on using it within a short period.
As a home-based baker, I used this method a lot. I would bake and freeze several batches of brioche buns during the week so that I could have plenty to sell at the farmer’s market during prime BBQ season. I’ve always believed that it’s perfectly okay to freeze your bread before serving or selling, as long as it tastes as soft and fresh as it did when it was baked.
These are my favorite bread bags for keeping brioche buns fresh. They are micro perforated which allows moisture to escape from defrosting.
Pro tip: Preparing for an event? The ideal approach is to freeze your fully packaged and labeled buns. To prevent your labels from getting smudged or smeared due to freezer moisture, opt for thermal printer labels. Want to know how thermal printer labels work? Click here.
My Favorite Recipe for Brioche
This recipe makes 10 full-size burger buns, 20 slider buns, or 2 brioche loaves.
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