Step 4: Shape the hash browns & freeze
- potato mixture
Set a piece of parchment paper over a baking sheet. Form the potatoes into hash browns by first squeezing about 100 g of the mixture into a small dish or into your hand — you want a compacted mass with no air pockets, otherwise, it will fall apart during frying.
Then, shape it into the classic hash brown shape, about 4x2.5x0.5 inches(10x6x2 cm) thick.
- There should be enough potatoes for around 6 100 g pieces.
Evenly space the hash browns on the sheet and place them in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- After two hours, the hash browns are set into their shape and can be moved safely to a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep for 2-3 months until you are ready to cook them.