Are you thinking about buying a delicious pizza to bake from Papa Murphy’s? Or have you gotten way too much pizza, more than you can eat (I think there is never such thing as too much pizza!) now if you aren’t sure what to do with it? Then let me help you.
Buying Papa Murphy’s pizza and then deciding to bake it later is the most common practice. However, sometimes some mishaps happen because people don’t know how to freeze the pizza, or if they do know how to freeze it, then they don’t know how long they should do it.
And as a result, when the pizza is baked, it becomes an entirely different species. If you don’t want that to happen, read on.
Can You Freeze Papa Murphy’s Pizza?
First things first, yes, you can freeze Papa Murphy’s pizza. You can freeze both baked and unbaked pizza even though Papa Murphy’s doesn’t recommend that you freeze the pizza because, after all, there is nothing like fresh pizza; you can still do it.
However, you can only freeze the pizza successfully if you store it properly. You have to wrap it up and store it in an air-tight bag to stop it from getting spoiled, and then you can freeze it for 4-5 months.
Freezing Papa Murphy’s pizza is a great option if you want to stock up on scrumptious pizza or if you want to plan for rainy days. The process of freezing the pizza is super easy, which you will learn in a while. So, stay tuned.
Is It Safe to Freeze Papa Murphy’s Pizza?
Yes. It is completely safe to freeze Papa Murphy’s pizza if you do it correctly. Even though Papa Murphy’s doesn’t recommend freezing the pizza because the pizza tastes best when fresh, some of the taste can get altered when you freeze the pizza.
However, the pizza will still be as good as fresh when baking or reheating it after freezing. The pizza will taste exactly the same as it tastes at Papa Murphy’s, with just a minor alteration in taste.
But, well, you have to lose something to gain something, right? In this situation, you will have one of the most delicious pizzas at your disposal, and you will lose some of its taste.
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How to Freeze Papa Murphy’s Pizza?
If you have decided to freeze Papa Murphy’s pizza, you must follow a few steps.
- Place plastic wrap or cling film on the kitchen counter that is twice the length of the pizza.
- Now, put your pizza in the middle of the wrap so that you can cover it up from all four sides.
- Cover the pizza with cling wrap properly so that it’s sealed.
- Take another same-sized piece of cling wrap and place the already wrapped pizza on it and cover with it again to wrap any missed spots. Pat the wrap to make it stick to the pizza
- Write the date of buying on top of the pizza, so you know exactly when you froze it. You can also write the flavor of pizza.
- Your pizza will stay in good condition and keep its original taste for 3-4 months, and for best results, you should consume it during that time.
When you want to thaw it, put it in the fridge overnight, then the next day on the counter 15 minutes before you want to bake it.
You must have realized it’s pretty easy to freeze Papa Murphy’s pizza. Just ensure you freeze it properly for the best results when you bake it.
How to Thaw Frozen Papa Murphy’s Pizza?
Thawing pizza is as easy as freezing it, or you can say it’s even easier than freezing it. Because to thaw pizza, you simply have to take it out of your freezer and keep it in the fridge overnight before the day you want to bake it.
Once your pizza has sat in the fridge overnight, you need to put it on the counter at least 15-30 min before baking.
However, in a more urgent situation, you can directly put your pizza on the counter and let it thaw. It will be completely unfrozen in 45-60 minutes, and you can bake it.
And voila! Your pizza will be ready to go into the oven and come out freshly baked.
PS, on a side note, I would suggest that you thaw the pizza according to the first way because that way, the pizza retains its flavors better.
How Long Does Papa Murphy’s Pizza Last?
When we talk about lasting, Papa Murphy’s pizza can last even a whole year. But, you should remember that the longer you leave this pizza in the freezer, the more prone it will become to freezer burn and absorbing strange smells from fellow items.
So, it’s better to use the pizza in 3-6 months for best results. I don’t even wait long because I devour it in just a few weeks of freezing.
Apart from this, one thing you should know about Papa Murphy’s pizza is that it doesn’t taste as good and is as fresh as it does when you freshly buy it.
Do Papa Murphy’s Pizza Freeze Well?
Yes, Papa Murphy’s pizza can freeze really well because of the water content in the dough and sauce. If you wrap it well and place it in the freezer straight (face up), it will freeze really well.
However, you must give a little margin to pizza for losing some of its taste that you would have gotten when the pizza is fresh. But it will still taste as good as fresh.
You can freeze both uncooked and baked pizza in cling film. But remember, when you are baking it or reheating it, you should spray a little water on it to make it taste like a fresh pizza.
Final Verdict:
Papa Murphy’s Pizza is a great option to store if you want to have pizzas available at your home whenever you like. Now that you are at the end of this guide, you can easily save the pizza for later.
Considering the steps we mentioned above, you will have the perfect pizza every time you freeze it and then thaw it to bake.
Happy baking!
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