Hi Kathy, we wouldn't recommend this method for a loaf of bread. This is because a loaf of bread requires more structure than a smaller roll and dough strength continues to develop through the bulk rise at room temperature. Putting the shaped loaf directly in the freezer after kneading would limit this type of dough development.
February 9, 2025 at 12:13pm
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Hi Kathy, we wouldn't recommend this method for a loaf of bread. This is because a loaf of bread requires more structure than a smaller roll and dough strength continues to develop through the bulk rise at room temperature. Putting the shaped loaf directly in the freezer after kneading would limit this type of dough development.