Amber in AUS Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I'm sure this has been asked before, sorry! How do you store your homemade bread to maintain maximum freshness? I often bake a loaf during the day so everyone can have a slice with dinner. There is enough left for sandwiches for the next day but I'm yet to work out a good way to keep it fresh overnight. Is a plastic bag really the best option? Suggestions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) If it's soft-crusted and loaf-pan shaped, I'll use a plastic bag. Usually, though, I bake a...what would you call it, a round loaf ("wad" comes to mind but doesn't sound too appetizing)? One of those crusty flattened balls. Those I just turn cut-side down on the cutting board and cover loosely with a tea towel. Edited December 18, 2011 by Belacqua personal pronouns are our friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 In the fridge in a plastic bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 crusty flattened balls. Those I just turn cut-side down on the cutting board and cover loosely with a tea towel. :iagree: If we won't get to it for more than 24 hours I freeze it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 If it's sandwich bread, I keep it in a plastic bag. If it's something like a baguette, I wrap just the cut end in saran wrap so the crust doesn't get too soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 We have a hard plastic bread box with a vent on the end that is made to store homemade bread. http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Adjustable-Bread-Keeper/dp/B001BB2LMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324179891&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perogi Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 We have a hard plastic bread box with a vent on the end that is made to store homemade bread. http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Adjustable-Bread-Keeper/dp/B001BB2LMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324179891&sr=8-1 That looks great! I'm so frustrated dealing with plastic bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perogi Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I just use plastic bags. Often some of the bread gets eaten right away which then enables the loaf to fit in a Ziploc. I've also tried saving and reusing plastic bags from store bought bread and that works well too - until someone throws the bag out ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 In the fridge in a plastic bag. This is what I do, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By Grace Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 We have a hard plastic bread box with a vent on the end that is made to store homemade bread. http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Adjustable-Bread-Keeper/dp/B001BB2LMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324179891&sr=8-1 We have this same box...works great! The bread keeps pretty well for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 If it's soft-crusted and loaf-pan shaped, I'll use a plastic bag. Usually, though, I bake a...what would you call it, a round loaf ("wad" comes to mind but doesn't sound too appetizing)? One of those crusty flattened balls. Those I just turn cut-side down on the cutting board and cover loosely with a tea towel. :iagree: to it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I wrap it in a tea towel and store it in the microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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