How to Dehydrate Biscuits, Bread, and Muffins
This is our step-by-step guide on how to dehydrate biscuits, bread, and muffins. In this guide, we'll refer to everything as biscuits. Dehydrating biscuits is really easy to do. Many of our dehydrated camping meal recipes use these in one way or another. So it just makes good sense to dehydrate what you use day-to-day and have it on hand in your pantry for when it’s needed.
Equipment
- Removable mesh screen insert (one for each dehydrator tray)
- Common kitchen tools (including cutting boards, chef's knife, spatula, bench scraper, etc.)
- Canning jars with tight-fitting lids
- Desiccant packets for moisture control (optional)
Ingredients
- several biscuits, bread, or English muffins
Instructions
Process the Biscuits
- Split the biscuits in half.several biscuits, bread, or English muffins
- Break down each biscuit half into strips, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch (12 - 24 mm) strips. Then, cut each strip into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Dehydrator
- Spread and layer the processed biscuit pieces onto the mesh screen inserts; two to three biscuits will fill one 13.5-inch round dehydrator tray. If it’s too crowded, prepare another tray.
Dehydrate the Biscuits
- Set the dehydrator thermostat temperature to 125 °F (52 °C). Dry for 4 to 6 hours until done.
When are the Dehydrated Biscuits Done
- When finished, they are crisp little squares that easily crush into a powder.
Equalizing and Conditioning the Dehydrated Biscuits
- After a short cooling period, loosely pack the dried biscuit pieces into a clean, dry canning jar with a tight-fitting lid, leaving some headspace.
- Every day, for 7 to 10 days, check the jar for moisture. Roll the jar contents around and note any clumping or sticking. If seen, put it all back on the dehydrator for several more hours.
- If you notice any mold at all, even the slightest bit, throw it all out.
Storing the Dehydrated Biscuits
- Use appropriate-sized canning jars for storage. Depending on how well you dehydrate them and your pantry storage conditions, the dehydrated biscuit pieces should keep for at least 12 months.
- An optional food-safe desiccant packet will aid with moisture control and enable a longer shelf life
- Attach or include a label describing the jar contents and the date the product was dehydrated. The label identifies the canning jar contents, and the date helps with the rotation schedule. A first-in, first-out rotation helps us to use items that have been on the shelf the longest, so we're using the oldest food first.
Notes
Drying times will vary depending on your dehydrator and environmental conditions. Refer to your dehydrator owner’s manual for recommended temperatures and times for dehydrating specific foods. Remember to use drying times as a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 50gCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 840mgFiber: 1g
Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.
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