What do you do if you are ready to fire up the grill and you have some hamburger or hotdog buns that have been sitting in the freezer that need to be defrosted?
Today, I am going to show you a couple methods that you can use effectively thaw hamburger/hotdog buns, along with some useful information, tips and tricks.
So, let us jump right into it.
3 Best Methods to Thaw Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns
Freezing hamburger buns or hot dog buns is the best way to keep them long-term, without the worry of them going stale.
Frozen buns need to be defrosted before us and this is where we show you the best methods to use.
The 3 recommended defrosting methods are:
- Thawing at room temperature
- Thawing in the oven/grill
- Thawing in the microwave
Let’s look at each option in more detail below.
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Thawing Hot Dog/Hamburger Buns at Room Temperature
The easiest way to defrost frozen hot dog/hamburger buns is to simply leave them on the kitchen counter.
As the buns thaw, they’ll absorb the moisture, making them soft and fresh like the day you first placed them in the freezer.
Once defrosted, you can toast the hamburger or hot dog buns either in the oven or the grill.
Thawing Hot Dog/Hamburger Buns in The Oven/Grill
One of the best ways to thaw hamburger/hot dog buns is to let them reheat from frozen to toasty warm either on the grill or in the oven.
This is the ideal method to use, as the buns not only thaw but they also get toasty and warm.
Grill
If you are already grilling hot dogs or hamburgers, you can take the frozen buns out of the freezer and place them on the grill for a couple of minutes.
Oven/Toaster Oven
Defrosting frozen hot dog/hamburger buns can also be done in the oven/toaster oven.
Simply place the buns on a baking sheet and pop them in a preheated oven at 325°F.
You should let them warm up for around five minutes. If you want them toasted, you can leave them in for an extra minute or two.
Thawing Hot Dog/Hamburger Buns in the Microwave
The microwave can be used to defrost hot dog/hamburger buns, but it is often best to use in the oven/grill or let them sit out at room temperature.
The problem arises when the buns are left in the microwave too long, they can turn out soggy, so be cautious using this method.
When frozen bread is microwaved the frozen ice crystals break down, resulting in buns that are soft and warm.
Instructions
- Take the frozen hot dog or hamburger buns and place them on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave the buns on high for 10 seconds, check to see if they have they have thawed to your liking.
- If not, microwave in 10 second increments until the buns are fully defrosted.
- It generally should not take more than 15 to 20 seconds for them to fully defrost.
Please Note: Be aware that microwaving hamburger/hot dog buns for too long will make them soggy. Also, the buns will become chewy and hard if left out too long after they were microwaved.
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Wrapping it up
Now that we’ve reached the end of the article, you should be able to thaw frozen hamburger or hot dog buns with no problems.
Which method will you be using after reading this article?
Leave a comment below and let me know.
Going to try thy the out door grill method! Wish us luck.