Baked Goods: Refrigerated Dough
Refrigerated dough, such as tubes of biscuits, cookie dough or pie crust, is only safe within its printed date because it is raw and perishable. Once opened, it should be used quickly, since the packaging is no longer airtight.
| Food | Pantry | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits | Use by the package date | Not recommended | |
| Cinnamon rolls(2 kinds) | Use by the package date | ||
| Cookie dough | Use by the package date | 2 months | |
| Pie crust | Use by the package date | 2 months | |
| Puff pastry | 12 months | ||
| Ready-to-bake pie crust | Use by the package date | 2 months | |
| Tube cans | Use by the package date | Not recommended |
Signs baked goods: refrigerated dough have gone bad
- Container or tube bulging or the seal has popped
- Grey or off-colour patches on the dough surface
- Sour, yeasty or alcohol-like smell instead of a mild one
- Slimy or unusually sticky texture on the outside
- Visible mould spots, often blue-green or white
Storage habits
Keep refrigerated dough cold at all times and return it to the fridge promptly after use, since raw dough with eggs or dairy is not safe left at room temperature. Freeze unused portions in a sealed bag or container, and thaw in the fridge rather than on the counter before baking.