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What's the general consensus on storing bread? In a bread box? In the fridge? In a drawer? Room temp? Looking for ways to increase the number of days a bread can last for both store bought and homemade bread ๐Ÿž

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Do you always slice the bread before you freeze a bread? I usually freeze the whole or half the bread. Just wondering if there is another reason for freezing it that way other than being able to take out the exact amount of slices you want.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Slice and freeze helps reduce moisture, and makes it less gummy.

If you freeze the slices on a sheet first, then bag it, they seem to dry out a little more, reducing the gumminess (and freezer burn).

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How do you thaw/use a half loaf? I think a frozen slice toasts very well, which is why do that.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I usually just let the whole thing thaw and then use it as normal bread.. Probably not a good habit. I'll try slicing up front instead ๐Ÿ‘