Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Thaw in the Refrigerator
If you decide to freeze a can of biscuits, be sure and thaw it in the refrigerator. This will keep the biscuits chilled and return them, as much as possible, to their original state. Pop open the can and bake according to directions. I tried this method twice and had the same results: the can popped open in the usual manner and the thawed biscuit dough had the same texture as dough that had not been frozen. When baked, I don’t think the biscuits rose quite as high as never-been-frozen biscuits do, but they weren’t bad. You may not want to serve these biscuits to company, but they would work great in a casserole, such as this Biscuit-and-Gravy Skillet breakfast.
Do Not Thaw on Countertop
Do not thaw a frozen can of biscuits on the countertop. The drastic change in temperature really does a number on the pressurized can (have you ever frozen a can of carbonated beverage?) as well as the dough. I tried this method twice, as well. I had just started peeling the paper wrap when the can burst open – it was reminiscent of popping a cork from a champagne bottle. The thawed dough was a sticky mess that did not easily separate into individual biscuits. I portioned biscuit-sized blobs of dough onto the baking sheet and baked according to package directions. They weren’t pretty, didn’t rise very much, and didn't have a good texture at all. Thawing with this method is a complete waste of the money you thought you were saving by freezing the can of biscuits to being with.
Freeze and Store Separately
This is a good option if you usually bake just one or two biscuits at a time. Open the can, separate the raw biscuits, and lay them out on a baking sheet (don’t let them touch each other or they will stick together) and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the biscuits to air-tight freezer bags and store in the freezer. Remove one at a time, as needed, loosely rewrap in plastic wrap (so air doesn’t get to the dough and dry it out) and allow the dough to thaw in the refrigerator. Bake according to the original instructions.
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