Your Guide to Storing Soft Pretzels: Fresh and Frozen (2024)

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Your Guide to Storing Soft Pretzels: Fresh and Frozen? ›

Refrigerating soft pretzels can turn them soggy and affect their flavor. Freezing pretzels, however, will help retain their texture and softness. You can freeze most food that's properly stored indefinitely, and the food will still be safe to eat. The only issue is the food's quality and taste will suffer.

Individually Wrapped: Wrap each pretzel in plastic wrap to protect against dry air. Room Temperature for Short-Term: Store them in an airtight container at room temperature if enjoying within a couple of days. Refrigerate for a Little Longer: Wrapped pretzels can be refrigerated for up to a week.

If for some crazy reason you don't eat all those soft pretzels immediately, you can store them. Just cool them completely, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap. You can store them at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to 1 month.

Storing Pretzels

Pretzels, if unsalted, can be stored at room temperature, in an air tight bag for about 4 days, and frozen for up to 3 months. If this is what you're interested in, ask for salt on the side!

DO NOT STORE PRETZELS IN REFRIGERATOR. Keep frozen (0 to -10°F) if stored in refrigerator, please use seal bag (seal or ziplock) so pretzels do no adapt odor/taste from other food items. Use within 3-4 days once defrosted if it remains refrigerated.

Try storing it in a plastic bag for extended shelf life. Snack foods contain preservatives in order to maintain shelf life. Different types of snacks have varying expiration dates: Potato chips will last one month after expiration date. Crackers and pretzels can last up to three months.

Fill the water pan with hot water, and place your pretzels in the food pan above. The steam from the water pan ensures even heating while maintaining moisture. Chafing dishes are perfect for elegant settings and ensure your pretzels remain deliciously warm and moist.

Room Temperature: The best way to store your pretzels at room temperature is by using a bread box. Bread boxes let the right amount of air circulate so your bread (or pretzels!) remain moisture-free without going stale. If you don't have a bread box, you can opt for a paper bag or a storage container.

Storing pretzels properly will preserve their soft, fresh, flavorful quality. First, note that open air and direct sunlight will quickly turn soft pretzels stale. To remedy this, once cooled, sprinkle some salt over the soft pretzels, then seal them in an airtight container at room temperature.

We recommend baking all the pretzels and then freezing them to enjoy at a later time. Freezing and reheating instructions are included below. Freezing instructions: Place baked, cooled pretzels in a sealed bag and freeze.

How do you revive soft pretzels? ›

Lay a damp paper towel over your pretzel. Place it in the microwave for 15 seconds and then check to see how warm your pretzel is. If it's not warm enough, cook it for another 15 seconds. Allow your pretzel to cool for a few minutes and then enjoy!

If storing in freezer at 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit, product can keep from 4-6 months. Please note if product is pre-salted shelf life is shortened. Salted product becomes stale at a faster rate than unsalted.

Ideally, you would use pretzel salt when making pretzels. But this type of salt is not always easy to find in the store. That's why many people turn to kosher salt instead. And indeed, these two types of salt have a lot in common.

Pretzels can last up to a month in the freezer. We recommend wrapping them in a double layer of plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and then placing them in a freezer-safe bag. Label the bag with what's inside and the date so that you remember how long your pretzels have been in the freezer.

Note, however, that storing soft pretzels on the counter at room temperature is not an indefinite solution. Even when stored properly, the pretzels will no longer be fresh after 1 to 2 days and may become spoiled and unsafe to eat thereafter.

Pretzels are best when eaten fresh and hot, but will still be good for up to a day later. Store them in a paper bag at room temperature.

Freezing pretzels is a fantastic way to extend their shelf life and ensure you always have a delicious snack on hand. To freeze your pretzels: Once completely cooled, wrap each pretzel in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Transfer wrapped pretzels to a storage bag or container, and write the date on it.

Drizzle a small amount of water over the pretzel so that the pretzel is moist but not soggy. Wrap your pretzel in aluminum foil and place it in the oven for five minutes. If you want a crispier exterior, leave the aluminum foil off and just place the pretzel directly on the middle rack of your oven.