Need to serve bread fast but only have frozen loaves on hand? Don’t worry—this quick method used by restaurant chefs helps bring your bread back to life with a perfectly crispy crust and soft interior.
– A conventional oven (avoid microwaves)
– A little cold water
– Frozen bread (baguette, rolls, sourdough, etc.)
Set your oven to 180°C (around 350°F). If your oven has a fan-forced (convection) setting, use it for more even heating and crispiness.
Run the frozen bread quickly under cold water or spray it lightly. This prevents the inside from drying out during reheating.
Place the bread straight on the oven rack—no tray or paper—to ensure even heat and crisp crust. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the bread (3-4 minutes for smaller rolls).
After baking, let the bread sit out for about 2 minutes. This helps the crust settle and “sing”—those small cracks that signal perfect texture.
– A golden, crunchy crust
– A warm, fluffy interior
– Bread that tastes and feels freshly baked
For mini rolls or dinner buns, reduce oven time to just 3–4 minutes. Quick, easy, and delicious!
Say goodbye to soggy or chewy reheated bread. With this method, you’ll enjoy bakery-quality results straight from your freezer!
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