How long can I store unopened cans of Pillsbury® Country Italian Bread?
For best quality, use Country Italian Bread before the “use-by” date on the package.

Where should I store Country Italian Bread?
Store Country Italian Bread on a shelf in the refrigerator. Temperatures in the refrigerator’s door shelves or crisper may be too warm or too cold. TIP: Keep dough refrigerated until just before baking. Warm dough may be sticky and hard to handle.

What if I forget to refrigerate the dough?
Packages of breadstick dough that are left at room temperature for more than two hours should be discarded.

Can I use some of the dough now and save some for later?
Opening the Country Italian Bread can activates the leavening that causes the dough to rise. After the can is open, the dough can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to two hours before baking. After two hours, the dough will begin to deteriorate.

Can I freeze the unbaked dough?
No. Freezing unbaked dough may prevent it from rising once it is baked.

Can I freeze baked Country Italian Bread?
Yes! For best results, use within one month after freezing.

Can I microwave the unbaked dough?
No. The uneven heat of a microwave prevents the dough from browning and baking through.

Can I bake Country Italian Bread in a toaster oven?
No, we don't recommend it. A toaster oven’s small size often results in uneven heating, and the dough may burn.