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What's the best way to store your bread? All the experts seem to agree that the freezer is best for long-term storage, and the refrigerator is never a good option. But what about bread you're going to use in a day or two?
Guglhupf Bakery & Patisserie says
After 1–2 days, you may choose to transfer the bread to a sealed plastic bag to maximize freshness. The best way to store bread is to use a breadbox, preferably made of clay.Martha Stewart says
Keep loaves at room temperature in a dark, dry place such as a drawer or bread box - sunlight can cause them to dry out and humidity induces mold. . . . Before storing, cover bread in plastic wrap, and place it in a tightly closed plastic bag. If you have baked your own bread, be sure to let it cool completely before wrapping.Cook's Illustrated says
For store-bought bread, the plastic bag the bread came in was just as effective as any of the bread keepers we tested - just keep it on the counter. For artisanal or home-baked bread, the reusable, washable twill bag from Best was the most successful at minimizing moisture loss and keeping the crust crisp. . . . Bread boxes should not be used for primary bread storage, but they provide an alternative to keeping bags loose on the counter.If you'd like a bread box and want one a bit out of the ordinary, the armadillo bread bin shown above would be an option. [via The Green Head]
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The Typhoon Retro Buick bread bin is another eye-catching option. Update on Nov. 21, 2019: Typhoon no longer makes this bred bin.
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I'd never heard of the British bread crock until a hour ago! The one shown above is from Richard Baxter. Update on Nov. 21, 2019: Richard Baxter no longer makes these bread crocks.
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If countertop space is an issue, there's the under cabinet bread box. Update on July 9, 2009: Sadly, this product doesn't seem to be available any more.
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The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) Store has this melamine bread box where the top can serve as a cutting board. Update on July 9, 2009: This is no longer sold by MoMA. However, it seems to be the Joseph Joseph bread bin, which you can read about here.
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Famous Parisian bread maker Lionel Poilâne has designed a bread box "especially conceived to keep a half loaf of Poilâne bread fresh"; it also serves as a cutting board.
4 comments:
What about critters? Wouldn't leave a bread box on a counter in MY NYC apartment. . . .
Anonymous, that's a very good point for those living in areas where critters are an issue. The freezer option might work best for you; I know that's how my family in Florida stores the bread.
I just read where someone stored bread in the rice cooker to keep it safe from the cockroaches.
Might this Stay Fresh bread container work? There's also this version.
i just got the pink, typhoon bread box. i am kind of disappointed to find out that i still need to plastic wrap it first. is this the case?
Mavis, the experts I quoted do recommend wrapping the bread. Here's one more such recommendation, from Cheryl Mendelson in the book Home Comforts: "Bread that you are going to use soon should be wrapped and stored in the pantry, on the counter or shelf, or in a bread bin, at room temperature. Wrapping prevents the bread from drying out. However, if you leave the wrapping a little loose around the bread, this may help prevent moisture from condensing and thus help prevent molding. To keep Italian or French bread crusty, use a paper wrap or bag, and be sure to use the bread quickly."
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