How to Freeze Homemade Waffles (Basic Waffle Recipe) (2024)

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What is the best way to freeze homemade waffles? ›

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flash freeze the waffles for a couple of hours, until solid. Transfer the solid waffles into a resealable plastic bag. Squish out as much air as possible, or use a straw to suck the air out and create a "vacuum seal." Label the bags with the date and place them back in the freezer for up to three months.

They freeze perfectly, and then you can put them in the toaster to reheat them so they're as good as fresh. But in this case, let the frozen batter sit out on the counter for several hours, stirring occasionally so that the rising heat to room temperature can be dispersed throughout.

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.

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.

To extend their shelf life even further, waffles can be frozen. They should be wrapped in plastic wrap first and then in aluminum foil, or placed in an airtight container or freezer bag to avoid freezer burn. Stored in the freezer, waffles can last for up to three months.

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. Conventional wisdom says to set your oven to 200°F, but Marzalek-Kelly turns hers as high as 300°F.

Is it better to freeze pancake batter or pancakes? ›

For Better Make-Ahead Pancakes, Freeze the Batter!

Instead of baking up a double batch of pancakes this week and stashing them in the freezer, just double the batter and enjoy half for breakfast and freeze the rest of the batter for another day.

After you make a batch of waffles, wrap them individually in aluminum foil. Then stick the whole batch in the freezer and you're all set for the week.

Place the bags of pre-cooked waffles into the fridge (or freezer for longer storage) then reheat the waffles by lightly toasting them in your toaster or toaster oven and crisp them up to a golden brown color.

However, they do require freezing in order to stay fresh. Unlike pancakes and French toast, which can be quickly heated up in the morning, Eggo waffles need the proper storage at a safe temperature to maintain quality. As such, it is important to store them properly in the freezer until you are ready to consume them.

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. Conventional wisdom says to set your oven to 200°F, but Marzalek-Kelly turns hers as high as 300°F.