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

FAQs

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.

The best method is to just make a large batch of batter, keep it in the fridge, and then cook them as you need them (which a waffle iron can do pretty quickly). If you've already made them, then your best bet is probably the toaster. Microwaves are fast and convenient, but they leave waffles very soft and squishy.

Freeze the waffles for up to 3 months.

Well-stored waffles will taste almost as good as fresh ones when reheated. However, they will start to lose quality after a few months. If they change color, throw them out. They start turning white due to freezer burn.

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.

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.

Heat frozen waffles in toaster at LIGHTEST OR LOWEST heat setting. Two toastings may be required to heat completely.

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.

It's quite easy. I would say a couple of days in the fridge but you can freeze them if you want to keep them longer. 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.

How to make soggy waffles crispy again? ›

How do you make soggy waffles crispy again? Put them in the oven and keep checking them. I would try 5 minutes at 350 degrees and check them every two or three minutes. They would probably take about 10 minutes all together.

The low temperature of the oven will keep the waffles warm and crispy without burning them and the the elevation of the rack in the baking sheet helps keep away sogginess. The result? Hot, still-crispy waffles that taste as fresh as they did the moment you took them off of the waffle iron.

Yes you can and you should because you can reheat them in the toaster! How to freeze and reheat waffles? Once you've cooked your homemade waffles, gently tear them into triangles (or squares, depending on the shape of your waffle iron) and transfer to a cooling rack in a single layer.

To keep a cooked batch of waffles warm, place them in a low oven directly on the oven rack, or on a wire rack where the air can circulate—never on a sheet pan, where they'll trap that steam and go soggy on the bottom.

Did you know it's possible to freeze waffle batter? It's true! I learned this nifty piece of culinary information while preparing for the arrival of Baby Brother, who is now almost 11 months old.

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.

just make these delicious fluffy buttermilk waffles. and then all you need to do is pop them into a resealable bag and put them in the freezer. when you are ready for a quick breakfast on the go. all you need to do is pop them in the toaster and enjoy.

Can Eggo® waffles or pancakes be stored in the refrigerator? The Grab & Go Liege-Style waffles can be safely held at room temperature for up to 15 days and can be refrigerated for up to 35 days. All other Eggo® waffles, pancakes, or toasts should be kept frozen until ready to use.