kesmom Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I love baking healthy bread and did so frequently before we had children. I would like to get back to it but the one thing that is really holding me back is slicing it lol. Dh and I both are not thrilled with the idea of slicing each time we make a sandwich or whatever. It's especially hard if I'm also managing/holding the baby. (and we hope to have at least one more) *edited to clarify - I don't need a new bread knife or slicing instructions. I'm just trying to keep sandwich/toast making a one handed job, or something my oldest can do without help. So I have read several times here that some of you slice the whole loaf in advance. Is it harder to keep the bread fresh? What about something like this? link Or how are you storing bread? What about extra loaves? I know many people freeze them, or even freeze a sliced loaf - but Dh hates the taste of bread that has been frozen. Perhaps I am just stuck with making a couple of loaves at a time? Thanks in advance for any input. I know it may sound silly and I could probably work around it myself, but DH makes at least half the sandwiches around here and I want a system/plan that doesn't create more work for him. Or have him prefering store bread. Edited February 21, 2012 by kesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 What about extra loaves? I know many people freeze them, or even freeze a sliced loaf - but Dh hates the taste of bread that has been frozen. Perhaps I am just stuck with making a couple of loaves at a time? This is one problem my family had. A single loaf of fresh bread would disappear as soon as it emerged from the oven. Two loaves could get us through the day, with a slice or two for toast the next day. If I made enough bread to last more than one day, nobody would eat it. :confused: Whether it was sliced or unsliced, frozen or not, it was different and unappealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kertie Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I love baking healthy bread and did so frequently before we had children. I would like to get back to it but the one thing that is really holding me back is slicing it lol. Dh and I both are not thrilled with the idea of slicing each time we make a sandwich or whatever. It's especially hard if I'm also managing/holding the baby. (and we hope to have at least one more) So I have read several times here that some of you slice the whole loaf in advance. Is it harder to keep the bread fresh? What about something like this? link Or how are you storing bread? What about extra loaves? I know many people freeze them, or even freeze a sliced loaf - but Dh hates the taste of bread that has been frozen. Perhaps I am just stuck with making a couple of loaves at a time? Thanks in advance for any input. I know it may sound silly and I could probably work around it myself, but DH makes at least half the sandwiches around here and I want a system/plan that doesn't create more work for him. Or have him prefering store bread. Slice up one loaf at a time--it won't last long enough to worry about freshness. I usually just make 2 loaves at a time, but I have made 4 and frozen 2. I don't slice them before I freeze them. I was worried about the taste, but I didn't notice a difference--maybe because I froze them unsliced? :confused: If you have a good knife, slicing the bread really isn't that big of a deal--mere seconds. Also, when you first start baking bread, it's this huge novelty and everyone in the house is obsessed with warm bread and butter:D. But after a bit, it becomes normal and people won't be hanging out in the kitchen waiting for the bread to come out of the oven--lasts a lot longer that way;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks! We do have a bread knife and know how to use it. It's just that for Dh it's not as fast as taking sliced bread out of a bag. And both of us like the one-handed ease of pre-sliced bread. I will try slicing a whole loaf and see how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Electric knife--works wonderfully! You could probably find one at Goodwill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I've been considering this bread slicer, but the price is holding me back. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YCKRMU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=whispesprin0e-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005YCKRMU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I've been considering this bread slicer, but the price is holding me back. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YCKRMU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=whispesprin0e-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005YCKRMU Wow! I have something almost exactly like that but it cost around $10. I can't remember where I got it, but I've had it for more than 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I've been considering this bread slicer, but the price is holding me back. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YCKRMU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=whispesprin0e-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005YCKRMU that takes all the fun out of uneven slices. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 that takes all the fun out of uneven slices. :D True! My son and husband don't seem to mind so I decided to let things be for now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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