Storing sponge cake after baking before soaking
Biscuit: rules and subtleties
Fluffy and appetizing, light and aromatic - biscuits.
Biscuits that you can eat as soon as you wait until the end of baking, or make cakes, rolls, pastries with them... In a word, biscuits that we all love so much. And which not everyone succeeds in. Or they simply didn’t try to bake them, afraid of the difficulties. Therefore, we have collected the main rules, subtleties and little tricks - so that you and I always get wonderful biscuits.
Let us remember that sponge cake has only three main ingredients : eggs, sugar and flour, and that there are two main ways to prepare sponge dough: cold and hot.
the cold method if we are going to make a roll, because the sponge cake turns out ethereal, but less crumbly.
the hot (water bath) method to obtain a denser and more crumbly biscuit that practically does not settle during baking. Although it is worth noting that most baking lovers usually use the cold method of preparing dough for any product.
Fluffy and appetizing, light and aromatic - biscuits. Biscuits that you can eat as soon as the baking is finished, or you can use them to make cakes, rolls, pastries... In short, the biscuits that we all love so much. And which not everyone succeeds in. Or they simply didn’t try to bake them, afraid of the difficulties.
Biscuit shelf life
- Shelf life: 1 week
- Shelf life: 1 week
- Shelf life in the refrigerator: 1 week
- Freezer life: 8 weeks
Storage conditions:
Store at a temperature not exceeding +15 °C
The taste of the biscuit will undoubtedly appeal to many people. The filling of this product can be very different, from chocolate to fruit. Manufacturers are constantly coming up with new options to attract the attention of consumers. A biscuit can go well with coffee or tea for breakfast, be a wonderful afternoon snack, dessert, it can be served for dinner and even put on the table when guests arrive. Therefore, in order to taste a delicious confectionery product, it is worth knowing the shelf life of the biscuit.
How to determine the freshness of a biscuit?
If you are planning to purchase a biscuit in a store or are in doubt about the freshness of a biscuit that has been stale at home, you can check its freshness using simple rules. So:
Unpleasant smell. A biscuit that is just starting to spoil or has already spoiled gives off a musty smell. This is due to the presence in its composition of a large number of eggs, which are a perishable product.
Consistency. Fresh biscuit has a delicate structure and, when pressed, quickly restores its original shape. Accordingly, the stale product will be harsh to the touch.
Taste. If the biscuit becomes less sweet and mostly dry in taste, it means it has lost its freshness.
Biscuit storage
Knowing the shelf life of a biscuit is important as it will help you enjoy your meal. But the structure of the dough and baking technology must remain unchanged. The correct ratio of products that are the basis of any biscuit is also very important. We are talking about flour and eggs here. There are a lot of biscuit recipes, so everyone can choose one to suit their taste.
Shelf life of biscuits in the refrigerator
Before storing the sponge cake in the refrigerator, wrap it in cling film or parchment paper. This will help the biscuit not to absorb unpleasant odors from the refrigerator and not dry out during storage.
You can store the packaged biscuit in the refrigerator for 3-5 days at a temperature not lower than +4 °C.
Shelf life of biscuits in the freezer
If you need to extend the period, the product can be placed in the freezer. It is advisable to seal it in cellophane before doing this. The biscuit is frozen after it has ripened for 8-10 hours after baking. Freezing the biscuit will not affect the taste and freshness in any way. So the shelf life of the biscuit in the freezer can reach 2 months .
Shelf life of biscuits at room temperature
At room temperature, the biscuit can be stored for 2-3 days . It must first be wrapped in cling film. This way the biscuit will remain fresh and airy.
Biscuits stored in plastic or cardboard boxes retain their freshness well. You can also place the finished baked goods in a clay dish and cover with a paper napkin.
Shelf life of biscuits in the refrigerator
3-5 days
Shelf life of biscuits in the freezer
2 months
Shelf life of biscuits at room temperature
2-3 days
Taste. If the biscuit becomes less sweet and mostly dry in taste, it means it has lost its freshness.
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