Dough question

[TheDude]

Once proofed, how long do I have to use it?

[Thrillho]

My opinion is proofed dough should be used same day. However, I have no factual evidence this is truth. Did some google searching and found it difficult to find any real information on storing proofed dough... I did find this informative article on the shelf life of pre-proofed pizza dough

http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/09/the-pizza-lab-how-long-should-i-let-my-dough-cold-ferment.html

Their recommendation is 3-5 for homemade dough. With store bought dough I've stretched that as far as 1 week in the fridge. I've yet to freeze any homemade dough, I do however freeze Trader Joe's pizza dough for upwards of 3 months with no issue.

[TheDude]

My opinion is proofed dough should be used same day. However, I have no factual evidence this is truth. Did some google searching and found it difficult to find any real information on storing proofed dough... I did find this informative article on the shelf life of pre-proofed pizza dough

http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/09/the-pizza-lab-how-long-should-i-let-my-dough-cold-ferment.html

Their recommendation is 3-5 for homemade dough. With store bought dough I've stretched that as far as 1 week in the fridge. I've yet to freeze any homemade dough, I do however freeze Trader Joe's pizza dough for upwards of 3 months with no issue.

That's actually really helpful. I can just keep it cold, till I'm ready to use. Thanks.

[Thrillho]

@TheDude Happy to help. My experience when taking dough out of the fridge, whatever amount of time you think it requires to warm up and rise a bit, double it. I always feel like the dough could benefit from being a bit closer to room temp, it is way more easy to work with if it is.