How to Store Unused Pastry (2024)

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How to Store Unused Pastry? ›

Both shortcrust and puff pastry freeze really well. They will last for 1-2 days in the fridge (if they are well covered in clingfilm), but if you aren't going to use it in that time, wrap the pastry tightly in cling film and pop it in the freezer.

If eating pastry the day after purchased, store in the fridge overnight. If keeping for longer, tightly wrap individual pastries in aluminum foil and store in freezer until ready to eat. (We recommend that frozen pastries be consumed within one month, and refrigerated pastries be consumed within three days).

Just wrap them up and store them in the pastry box that they came with, an airtight container or in a ziplock bag before refrigerating. We recommend storing the pastries for not more than a week for optimal freshness and taste.

Keeping in the fridge

Shape uncooked pastry into a disc. Wrap well in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stand at room temperature for about 1 hour (depending on the temperature in your kitchen) until softened slightly and pliable enough to roll easily.

Keep filled and prepared pastry in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap, until you're ready to bake and serve.

Regarding storage conditions, pastries kept at room temperature usually remain fresh for a day or two, while refrigeration can extend their freshness for up to a week, depending on the type of pastry. For longer preservation, freezing is an option, allowing pastries to be kept for several months.

Refrigerated Baked Goods Stale Rapidly; Frozen Ones Don't

It's what happens when their starch molecules crystallize and lock away the crumb's water into their crystalline structure, leaving the crumb hard and dry. Storage temperature dramatically affects how quickly this process happens.

Bread, sweet pastries and savoury pastries, like all other products, must always be stored in freezers until used at a stable temperature of -18 degrees.

Both puff and shortcrust pastry will keep happily covered in the fridge for 1–2 days, but if you don't intend to use it within that time, the best bet is to freeze it for a later date.

How long do homemade pastries last? ›

We do not recommend freezing our Pizza or Puff Pastry doughs as it may deter their best baking qualities. All doughs store well in the refrigerator, usually up to 4 weeks after purchase.

If additional storage time is needed, pastries may be stored in an airtight container for two days. Moist air inside a refrigerator will affect the texture of the pastry. Savory pastries (quiche, twice baked ham and cheese croissants) should be refrigerated if you are not eating them the same day.

Both shortcrust and puff pastry freeze really well. They will last for 1-2 days in the fridge (if they are well covered in clingfilm), but if you aren't going to use it in that time, wrap the pastry tightly in cling film and pop it in the freezer.

Homemade pastry is so easy to store. It must be kept in the fridge to keep the butter cold, but it's even easier to keep in the freezer. Place it between two sheets of parchment paper and freeze it flat. After it's frozen, move it a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 6 months.

Resting is key! Never roll out freshly made pastry because it will shrink when it's baked. Ideally refrigerate it overnight, or at least for a few hours.

Most baked goods keep well at room temperature. That goes for cookies and brownies (which can be stored in an airtight containers for up to five days) as well as muffins, breads, and pastries (which will start to stale in two to three days but will keep better here than anywhere else).

Keep raw choux dough in the fridge in an airtight bag for up to three days if you're not baking it right away. Once baked, store choux pastries in an airtight container for two to three days, or in airtight bags or containers in the freezer for two to three weeks.