It's one of the great frustrations of our society that hot dog buns are typically sold in packages of eight and hot dogs are typically sold in packages of 10. Who knows why brands inflict this headache upon the modern consumer (other than selling more hot dogs and buns, probably) — but many a cookout has seen a lingering repository of one item or the other as you inevitably fail to force bunless hot dogs upon your guests. And since commercial breads generally last less than a week before you'll start discovering mold and unpleasant textures, any leftover hot dog buns too often go to waste (or are relegated to being the vessel for tiny sub sandwiches).
But they don't have to be written off, and you also don't need to rely on . Because after your next cookout, you can abandon the pantry or bread box for surplus bun storage and instead stick the extra hot dog buns in the freezer for longer term preservation. With just a little bit of careful thawing, the buns can feel like new again and help solve the bun-dog discrepancy at your next backyard cookout.
Rely on the freezer for long-term storage, but avoid the fridge It all begins with a freezer-safe bag. Well, plastic wrap or foil and a freezer-safe bag. You want to make sure to wrap the buns tightly so that they don't lose a bunch of moisture as they sit in the freezer, then put the wrapped buns in the bag, pressing out as much air as you can.
If you're stocking up for future cookouts or taking advantage of a hot dog bun sale, .
