Have you ever had trouble with foods just tossed into the freezer? While some ingredients should be stored in the freezer, improper storage can lead to frustration later. Here are three items that can be particularly tricky. Today, I’ll share some simple tips to handle them effectively.
Ice Cream
Ice cream belongs in the freezer, of course. But have you ever taken it out only to find it too hard to scoop? It’s a common issue to wait for it to soften before you can dig in.
To solve this problem, use a ziplock bag. Just pack your ice cream into the bag properly before freezing.
This method keeps the ice cream at the right consistency so it won’t become too hard, making it easier to enjoy when you take it out.
With this technique, your spoon will glide effortlessly through the ice cream, and you can enjoy delicious, perfectly textured ice cream.
Butter
Butter is often expensive, so many people buy it in bulk and store it in the freezer. However, if you just throw it in the freezer in pieces, it can stick together, making it difficult to use later.
To prevent this, use parchment paper. Cut the parchment paper to match the size of your butter pieces, and wrap each piece individually.
Store the wrapped butter pieces in an airtight container in the freezer. This method will keep the butter from sticking together, making it much easier to use. You can recycle the parchment paper later, so you won’t need to cut new pieces each time.
Bread
Have you ever had leftover bread stick together and become crumbly when stored in the freezer? To prevent this, start by placing the bread on plastic wrap.
Next, add a piece of parchment paper, then place another slice of bread. Wrap the entire stack in plastic wrap to keep it from absorbing any freezer odors.
By freezing the bread this way, the slices won’t stick together, making it easier to use later. Plus, it won’t pick up any unwanted freezer odors, so it will taste as fresh as you bought it.
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