How To Store/Serve Baked Goods
Breads
Three day room temperature shelf life. Store in a closed plastic bag. Bread can be stored frozen for up to 6 months. After freezing, slices or buns can be put directly in a microwave to thaw – about 30 seconds on high, but times can depend on your device. Alternatively, bread can be pulled out a couple hours before serving to come to room temperature.
Bagels
One-two day room temperature shelf life. Store in a closed plastic bag or transfer to an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 6 months. After freezing, bagels can be put directly in a microwave for about 30 seconds on high to thaw. Don’t overheat. Then slice and toast. Alternatively, bagels can be pulled out a couple hours before serving to come to room temperature.
Biscuits
One-two day room temperature shelf life. Store in a closed plastic bag or transfer to an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 6 months. After freezing, biscuits can be put directly in a microwave for about 30 seconds on high to thaw. Don’t overheat. Alternatively, biscuits can be pulled out a couple hours before serving to come to room temperature.
Cookies
Three day room temperature shelf life. Best if transferred to an airtight container.
Refrigerated Pastries (Cheesecakes, Pies, Lemon Bars, Eclairs, Cannoli)
Three day refrigerated shelf life. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Cheesecakes, lemon bars, flourless chocolate cake slices can be frozen. Eclairs, tres leches and cannoli can’t be frozen.
Cupcakes, Cake Rolls, Brownies, 8-inch cakes
Three day refrigerated shelf life. Store in an airtight container. Best served at room temperature. We recommend pulling items out of the fridge 1-2 hours before serving.
Ambient Temp Pastries (Croissants, Turnovers, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, Pop Tarts, Banana Nut Bread)
1-2 day ambient shelf life at ambient temperature. Best stored by transferring to an airtight container. Items may be warmed either in a microwave or toaster oven. About 15-30 seconds on high in a microwave, but heating times depend on your device. Don’t overheat.