Where should I store the dough?
Store dough cans on a shelf in the refrigerator. Temperatures in the refrigerator’s door shelves or crisper may be too warm or too cold. 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 can of dough 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 product?
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 refrigerated dough in a toaster oven?
No, it is not recommended. A toaster oven’s small size often results in uneven heating, and the dough may burn.

Do I need to preheat the oven?
Yes, preheat the oven for 10 minutes before baking. This important step will help prevent the product from baking unevenly.

How can I make garlic bread using Crusty French Loaf?
Place the bread dough, seam side down, on a sprayed or greased cookie sheet. With a sharp knife, cut four or five diagonal slashes, ½ inch deep, on top of dough. Mix one tablespoon melted butter and ¼ teaspoon garlic salt in small bowl. Brush over dough. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 26 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet and cool five minutes. Slice with serrated knife.

How can I make Parmesan bread using Crusty French Loaf?
Place the bread dough, seam side down, on sprayed or greased cookie sheet. Slash top of dough as directed on package. Mix two tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed, in small bowl. Brush top of loaf with one tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 28 to 33 minutes or until golden brown.

What if I cannot find my favorite Pillsbury® refrigerated dough product?
Pillsbury would like all stores to carry all our products. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. We recommend you express your interest in a particular product to your local store manager.