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You've just created a batch of delicious brownies. They are the greatest brownies you have ever tasted, fantastic, and delectable. Even though you could easily finish the entire batch, it would probably be wiser to store some for later. But you want them to be just as great the following day.
So how can brownies be stored to maintain their fresh-baked flavour the following day? Here are some tips and techniques for storing brownies to ensure that they taste just as delicious the next day.
Depending on how long you need to store the brownies, there are many storage options. Brownies should be kept at room temperature if you only need to store them for a couple of days. (Unless, of course, your brownies have toppings or ingredients that need to be chilled.)
Brownies should be kept in the refrigerator if you wish to keep them for up to a week (or if you prefer somewhat fudgier brownies). Brownies should be frozen if they will be kept for more than a week to preserve their freshness. No matter how you intend to keep your brownies, be sure they are entirely cool before wrapping and putting them away.
Room Temperature:
Simply keeping brownies on the countertop is the best way to store them. But you have to shield them from the air. Your brownies will turn brittle and dry if you leave them out in the elements after they have cooled. Use foil or plastic wrap to cover the original pan. The simplest way to keep brownies on the counter is in this manner.
Simply keep them in the pan and carefully wrap them in an airtight container. Additionally, you can transfer your brownies to a container that can hold them and keep air out. Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. It is better if the wrap is tight. Foil can also be used; however, it usually results in a less "tight" seal.
Refrigeration:
Before storing the brownies, let them cool fully. This will lessen the chance of condensation growing on the brownies and making them mushy. If desired, slice the brownies into separate portions. The brownies should either be carefully wrapped in plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container.
Alternatively, you might put them in a big, well-closed plastic bag. Individual brownies should be wrapped if you want to split them out. The date you stored the brownies should be written on the container or bag. Put the bag or container in the fridge. To prevent the brownies from absorbing the smells of other meals with strong flavours, refrigerate them separately.
Freezing:
The tried-and-true way of keeping food fresh for a long time is freezing, and brownies are no different. Put your cooled brownies in a big plastic freezer bag after wrapping them in cellophane or aluminium foil. It is advised to freeze brownies whole, in their original slab form, if you have the space. The risk of oxidation decreases with fewer open edges.
In order to get the most out of your frozen brownies, proper thawing is crucial. It is advised to thaw frozen brownies in the fridge for an entire night. This method takes a little longer, but it's worth the extra time. It claims that thawing in the refrigerator keeps the brownies' texture from abruptly shifting and from getting overly soggy or soft.
