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

FAQs

Can you make homemade waffles and freeze them? ›

I usually use a freezer-safe bag to store my waffles. My waffle iron can make four waffles at a time, and I can fit 8 waffles in a gallon-size freezer bag. I squeeze out as much air as possible and double-bag the waffles in order to prevent freezer burn. To help my waffles cool faster, I let them cool on a wire rack.

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.

If you're working ahead, cool the waffles and store in the fridge or freezer. When it's breakfast time you can reheat your waffles toaster oven, cut into dippable pieces, and serve with maple syrup on the side. A make-ahead breakfast your kids will love.

If you lay them on a flat surface, they'll get too soggy. Let the waffles completely cool. I think the best way to freeze the waffles is to stack them into a ziplock baggie with a piece of parchment separating the waffles so they don't stick together.

To freeze baked waffles, let waffles cool on wire rack. Once completely cool, place in food safe freezer bags, freezer safe food storage containers or wrap first with food safe plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze up to 2 months.

For starters, you should be cooking your frozen waffles in the oven. While it's tempting to simply toss them in the microwave (or, as the name suggests, the toaster), everyone knows just how soggy and chewy a microwaved waffle can become.

Freeze the waffles for up to 3 months.

Make sure the storage container is well-sealed before putting the waffles back into the freezer. Well-stored waffles will taste almost as good as fresh ones when reheated.

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.

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.

How do you freeze waffles for later? ›

As you remove each cooked waffle from the iron, lay them on a baking rack so air can circulate underneath while they cool. Any contact with a plate or baking sheet will cause the waffles to steam and get soggy. Freeze the waffles flat. Arrange the waffles on a baking sheet and freeze until hard, about two hours.

How to Reheat Frozen Pancakes and Waffles. To reheat, simply take out as many as you need and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through. Loosely cover pancakes with foil so they don't dry out, but waffles will benefit from crisping up a little.

On microwave oven put knob on defrost mode. Put frozen waffles inside and run for 60 seconds. If not defrosted in 60 seconds try again for 60 seconds.

For a larger batch of waffles, lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer frozen waffles to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until warmed through and crisped.

Waffles are easy – same ingredients as pancakes, just different ratios so they're crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside. You can make this waffle recipe right now, though if you make the batter the night before they're even better!

Toaster Method: Place frozen waffles or pancakes into toaster and toast as you would a piece of toast. This may take more than one cycle depending on your settings. Microwave Method: Stack pancakes or waffles on a microwave-safe plate and heat on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the pancakes are heated through.

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.

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.