Sales tax holidays in the United States. In New York, a statewide sales tax holiday was first enacted by the New York legislature in 1996, enabling the first tax-free week in January 1997. Local governments in New York were given the option of whether or not to participate; most declined. Since then, the initiative has been adopted by thirteen states.
Refreezing food is not dangerous, the danger is that food can spoil before itâs refrozen or after itâs thawed again before being cooked and eaten. Freezing food does not kill bacteria, so once thawed bacteria continues to multiple at the same exponential rate it was multiplying at before being frozen.
There are several ways to fast-thaw your frozen dough so that you are not stuck waiting the typical four to five hours it takes for bread to traditionally defrost to room temperature. Put your frozen bread dough in a large sealed bag. Fill your sink full of hot water, then place the dough in the water.