If you have ever found yourself wondering "can you freeze scones" - then this post is for you. Our easy to follow tutorial will teach you everything that you need to know to freeze your next batch of scones. Whether you are freezing scones that you have already baked or freezing dough so that fresh scones can be baked at a later time, our step-by-step guide will teach you all that you need to know.
If you are looking for a delicious scone recipe to make alongside our tutorial, be sure to try our delicious lemon and white chocolate scones or our coconut scones. You can also check out our favorite scone recipe Big Fluffy Scones Recipe. where you create a traditional scone recipe and then choose your own add-ins.
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Why Freeze Scones?
Don't Need a Full Batch of Scones or Have Leftover Scones - There are a couple of reasons to freeze scones. The first is that you have a small group enjoying the scones and you just don't need a full batch of scones. You can freeze half of the batch and save the homemade scones for a different day.
Prep for a Future Breakfast or Afternoon Tea - Freezing scones is a great way to be prepared for a weekend breakfast or afternoon tea. You can make the scone dough, cut it into triangles and freeze it. At a later date, simply pull the frozen scones from the freezer and bake them. You will have fresh, warm scones with little effort.
Unexpected Guests - Every now and then you find yourself with a kitchen full of hungry friends and you need a quick and convenient option for breakfast or afternoon snack. Having a frozen batch of sweet scones in your freezer is the perfect solution to this problem. Everyone will be amazed when you serve up a fresh batch of hot scones with some fruit and coffee!
Hint: Freezing scone dough improves the overall texture of your scones when you decide to bake them. By freezing the dough, you will have taller scones with fluffy middles.
How To Freeze Scones
Freezing Baked Scones
When freezing scones (baked or unbaked), it's important to make sure that the scones are separated by a layer of parchment paper so that they don't stick together. I like to use either a large airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag.
- Line your container or heavy-duty freezer bag with a piece of parchment paper.
- Arrange scones in a single layer in your container or freezer bag.
- Cover with parchment paper.
- Continue layering until all of your baked scones are in the container.
- Cover with one final layer of parchment paper. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Freezing Unbaked Scones
- Arrange the uncooked scones on a parchment lined sheet pan. Transfer to the freezer for 1-2 hours or until frozen solid.
- Line your container or heavy-duty freezer bag with a piece of parchment paper.
- Move the frozen, uncooked scones to your container or bag and arrange in a single layer.
- Cover the first layer with parchment paper.
- Continue layering until all of your unbaked scones are in the container.
- Cover with one final layer of parchment paper. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Top Tip: Label and Date Your Frozen Scones
It's important to label and date your scones before moving them to the freezer. If the scones are unbaked, I even like to add a note about the baking temperature and bake time to the label. To your freezer bag or container add the following information:
- Name of recipe
- Date that you added the recipe to the freezer
- Baking temperature (if the scone dough is unbaked)
- Bake time (if the scone dough is unbaked)
Amanda's Favorite Tips and Tricks for Freezing Scones
Keep Separate with Parchment Paper
Scones will stick to one another in the freezer so use a sheet of parchment paper between each scone to prevent them from sticking to one another.
Freeze on a Flat Surface
If you are freezing unbaked scones in a plastic bag, arrange the scones in the bag and then place that bag on a cutting board or sheet pan before moving to the freezer. This keeps the unbaked scones spread out and laying flay while they freeze. Once the dough is frozen, you can remove the flat surface and store the scones anywhere in your freezer.
Freeze Scones and Toppings Separately
When you freeze baked scones, you want to omit any glaze or drizzle. If you are freezing all unbaked dough, wait and make the glaze or drizzle on the same day that you are baking the scones. If you are freezing baked scones, freeze them with no toppings. Store the glaze in a small, airtight container right inside of the container with your baked scones. When you refresh the baked scones, you can add the glaze or drizzle right after warming the scones.
Baking and Reheating Frozen Scones
How to Reheat Frozen Baked Scones
For best results, arrange the baked scones on a parchment lined cookie sheet at room temperature for one hour. Then, move to scones to the oven at 350° and warm the scones for 5-7 minutes. This will bring back those freshly baked scones. It can be helpful to place the scones on a wire rack and then on a sheet pan so that the warm air is able to travel around the entire scone. You can also use your toaster oven to warm just a few scones at a time.
How to Bake Frozen Scone Dough
There are no major changes that you need to make when baking frozen scone dough. You can bake scones from frozen and then add a few extra minutes to the baking time in the recipe. You can simply place the frozen dough on a parchment lined sheet pan. Let the frozen dough sit at room temperature while the oven is preheating and then and bake as directed. It's a good idea to brush the top of the scones with a bit of heavy cream or whole milk. The second method is to thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator and then bake as directed. Baked scones will have golden brown edges and will bounce back in the middle when you gently poke them.
How to Freeze Scones FAQs
Yes! You can freeze both baked and unbaked scones and this tutorial will teach you easy ways to free and then bake scones. It's the best way to have warm, fresh scones any time that you are craving them.
This is really personal preference. I prefer to freeze unbaked scones. Because scones are so delicious fresh and warm from the oven, I like having the option of baking as many fresh scones as I would like at a time. However, if I have already baked scones and I don't want to eat them all, I will absolutely freeze them baked and then refresh them in a warm oven when I am ready to enjoy a scone.
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How To Freeze Scones
Equipment
- scone recipe
- freezer bag
- quarter sheet pan
Instructions
For Baked Scones
- Line your container or heavy-duty freezer bag with a piece of parchment paper.
- Arrange scones in a single layer in your container or freezer bag. Cover with parchment paper
- Continue layering until all of your baked scones are in the container. Cover with one final layer of parchment paper.
- Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
For Unbaked Scones
- Arrange the uncooked scones on a parchment lined sheet pan. Transfer to the freezer for 1-2 hours or until frozen solid. .
- Line your container or heavy-duty freezer bag with a piece of parchment paper.
- Move the frozen, uncooked scones to your container or bag and arrange in a single layer.Cover the first layer with parchment paper.Continue layering until all of your unbaked scones are in the container.
- Cover with one final layer of parchment paper. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months
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