A frozen dough comprising flour, a high yeast level comprising one or more
yeast with activity covering temperature range of 33-140.degree. F.,
emulsifiers, dough conditioners, stabilizers, sugar, lipid source and
optionally supplemental gluten such that the frozen dough does not
require a conventional proofing (proofer) step prior to freezing or prior
to baking. When the frozen dough is thawed in a retarder at 33-42.degree.
F. for at least 12 hours, or at an elevated temperature of between
43-85.degree. F. for at least 1 hour, and then baked, the baked products
have good appearance, taste and texture, and a specific volume of at
least 4 cc/gram.