How to Make Freezer Pies with Professional Machine?

How to make freezer pies? Freezer pies, also known as frozen pies, are a popular and convenient option for both commercial bakeries and food service providers. 

They can be made in large quantities and stored for long periods, keeping them fresh and delicious. In this guide, we'll show you through the process of making freezer pies.

1. Gathering Ingredients and Equipment
Before we start making the pie, we can prepare the necessary recipes. Flour, butter, water and salt are needed to make the pie crust, which can be prepared according to the proportions. Common fillings include apples and cherries. For special fillings, the filling machine can be adjusted.

Professional Equipment:

• Industrial Mixer: Essential for efficiently combining dough ingredients.
• Dough Sheeter: Rolls out the dough to a uniform thickness, ensuring consistency.
• Pie Filling Depositor: Dispenses the exact amount of filling into each pie, maintaining uniformity.
• Pie Crimping Machine: Seals the edges of the pie properly.
• Blast Freezer: Rapidly cools the pies, preserving their quality and texture.

2. Preparing the Dough
Combine the flour and salt in an industrial mixer, then add butter and water gradually to form the dough. Mix on low speed to prevent overmixing. After the dough is formed, roll it out to the required thickness using a dough sheeter, maintaining uniformity throughout the process.

3. Filling the Pies
Place the rolled-out dough sheets into the pie pans, and use the pie filling depositor to add the filling. This ensures that each pie has the same amount of filling, providing a consistent eating experience for your customers.

4. Crimping and Sealing
Utilize the pie crimping machine to seal the edges, which is essential for preventing filling leaks during baking or storage. This machine not only secures the edges but also enhances their appearance, giving the pies a professional finish.

5. Baking and Cooling
Bake the pies in a commercial oven following your recipe. After baking, let them cool completely at room temperature to avoid condensation when placed in the freezer.

6. Freezing the Pies
Finally, place the cooled pies in a blast freezer. A blast freezer quickly reduces the temperature of the pies, freezing them without forming large ice crystals. This rapid cooling process helps preserve the texture and flavor of the pies.

7. Storage and Distribution
Once pies have reached full freezing, encase them in airtight packaging and clearly mark with the date and pie variety. Maintain them in a commercial freezer at temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) for optimal preservation. Prior to serving, allow pies to thaw in the refrigerator overnight or opt for a quick reheating in the oven to replicate the experience of a freshly baked treat.
 

By following these steps and using professional freezer equipment, you can produce high-quality freezer pies that are sure to delight your customers. Whether you're a bakery, a restaurant, or a food service provider, investing in the right equipment and techniques will ensure that your freezer pies are a success.