The grill is hot and the meat is already on the grill. You already know how to quickly thaw hamburger buns. But this time, you are cooking brats, and you need to thaw the hotdog buns. Use this guide to thaw any kind of bun you need to thaw, whether it be for a hamburger, a hot dog, or a bun for the oven.
Buns are best thawed by leaving them at room temperature for a few hours. If you are in a hurry you thaw buns in the microwave. You can also use the oven or toaster oven to thaw buns, depending on how many you need to thaw.
Don’t worry, thawing buns is a simple process if you follow these instructions.
Leave the Buns at Room Temperature
This is the simplest and best method to thaw buns. You can leave the buns in the bag they came in. Put them on the counter in a place where they won’t get smashed. In about three hours the buns will be ready for any purpose.
Thaw the Buns in the Microwave Oven
This method is the quickest, but not necessarily the best. Putting bread in the microwave runs the risk of turning it soggy. The key is to microwave the buns on the defrost setting. Choose the least amount of time possible to microwave the buns to keep them from getting soggy.
The best way to thaw buns in the microwave is to take them out of the bag and wrap them in a fresh towel. The towel should be lightweight, similar to a dish drying towel.
Many people do not realize how easy it is to use the microwave defrost setting. The microwave will ask how many pounds you want to defrost. If you are defrosting an average sized bag of buns, it should weigh about one pound. Put the buns wrapped in a towel in the microwave. Select one pound on the microwave and press start.
The microwave will determine how long to microwave the buns, and the microwave is usually correct. However, it is a good idea to check the buns at the halfway point to see how they are coming along. If they thaw, remove them. Use the minimum amount of time necessary to thaw buns in the microwave.
Thaw the Buns in a Conventional Oven or Toaster Oven
Buns are cooked in ovens. The best place they can be is in an oven. A conventional oven can thaw a large quantity of buns, in case you are cooking for a crowd.
Put the buns on a cookie sheet. It is not necessary to add any grease. Set the oven temperature to warm.
Once the oven is warm, put the baking sheet with the buns on the middle rack. The buns will be thawed and warm in about 5 minutes.
You can use a toaster oven if you have fewer buns to thaw. The process is the same. The buns might take a little longer to thaw in the toaster oven.
Conclusion
To thaw buns, use as little heat as necessary. Placing them at room temperature and letting them thaw is an excellent option. If you need the buns thawed quickly, the microwave oven is the best option. The conventional oven or toaster oven takes a little more time but the end result will be the best.
