What are some ways I can keep bread fresher longer?

Question

I notice that my bread tends to go stale by the time I reach the last few slices. Any ideas on what I can do or where I can store it to keep my bread fresh longer? I've heard that keeping it in the fridge doesn't really work...

Answer 1

i keep mine in the fridge, and though it doesn't stay soft like when you first buy it, it still tastes good.

Answer 2

I used to try keeping it in the fridge to stave off mold - and that worked, as far as mold goes... but it still got sort of stale-feeling. However, if I toasted the bread, it came out okay.

My only advice would be to plan lunches or dinners around that fact.... perhaps when you get to those last few, have a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch! Or crumble the slices finely into breadcrumbs, and use in meatloaf, meatballs, or chicken breading for that night's dinner.

Answer 3

I usually freeze mine. If there's a sale I would buy up a couple of loaves and freeze them. I only buy wheat bread, so I don't know if this would work for white bread. When it's time for another loaf I just take it out and leave on the counter to thaw at room temperature.

Answer 4

I usually freeze mine and then the day before I want to use it I take out a few slices to defrost. This only works for me because I don't use much bread, about 6 slices a day between me and my husband so mine usually goes mouldy before I get to the end of it.

Answer 5

Put it in a long Tupperware container. http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail
I have frozen several loaves(like to keep it on hand) and thaw them out when I need one just lay out for a couple hours. It is fresh but if you don't use the whole thing you still need to keep it in a container.
Or some other type of good air tight container. Those bread sacks aren't much!

Answer 6

1) Remove all of the air out of the bag before resealing.
2) Keep away from moisture and heat