Hi Daniel! Par-baking is a great option for exactly this purpose. When par-baking, you are looking for the crust to set completely but get no browning or color on the product. The timing of this can vary depending on which baked good you are making  but in general, the first parbake can occur for 2/3-3/4 of the total baking time. When the exterior crust has set and the product can be lifted out of the baking vessel without collapsing, you can turn the oven off and begin cooling. Once cool, you'll want to freeze the product for storage and transport. Then, when ready for the final bake you can stick the product back in the oven at the same baking temperature and bake for around 25-40% of the total baking time. In example if you are making rolls that normally bake for 18 minutes, the first bake would be done for 12-14 minutes and the final bake would be done for 4-7 minutes.  I hope this helps, happy baking!

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