How to Store Homemade Bread: Find 6 Best Ways

Do you have extra homemade bread left at your home? Are you worried about how to store them? A few months ago, I also faced the same issue. My mother baked bread for breakfast, but plenty of it was left. Then I searched on the internet and discovered the 6 best ways to store homemade bread. 

6 Ways to Store Homemade Bread

The basic condition of making your homemade bread last longer is to store it properly. There are different options available for storing bread. The focuses are-

• Short-term storage
• Long-term storage

Here are the 6 best ways to keep bread fresh:

1. Bread box

Bread boxes are mainly recommended for short-term storage because they are not fully airtight. A bread box is also known as a canister. Types of bread boxes-

• Wooden
• Metal
• Stainless steel
• Plastic

How to store bread in a breadbox: While using a breadbox to store homemade bread, it is suggested to use plastic wrap or aluminum foil and wrap the whole loaf of bread for extra protection and store it for 1-2 days at room temperature.  

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2. Food storage container

You can also use a food storage container to store homemade bread. If you have a few pieces of homemade bread left, place them in an airtight food storage container and store them either in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few days. 

• Use a larger-sized homemade bread storage container if you have so many pieces left. 

3. Freezer bag

Freezer bags give more protection from freezer burn than a resealable plastic bag. You can store either a loaf of bread or bread slices in the freezer bag. It protects frozen food decently. Freezing slices is easier.

• Reheating 
• Toasting
• Defrosting 

4. Resealable plastic bag

Resealable plastic bags can be used for long-term storage for homemade bread because it locks the moisture inside and keeps your bread fresh and soft. Remember to squeeze the air before sealing the plastic bags.

5. Paper bag

You can also use paper bags to store homemade bread. First, wrap the bread with a paper towel and place it in a paper bag for short-term storage. But make sure to keep it away from water. 

6. Cloth bag

The cloth bag is the best choice for aesthetic and regular use. It does not cost much, and you can choose your favorite color and preferred size for a cloth bag. You can customize your cloth bag to keep homemade bread fresh. 

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Before you further your reading, let’s learn

 How to Tell if Bread Has Gone Bad    

Some indications or signs prove that your bread has gone bad.

• Mold: Mold is a kind of fungus that grows in baked bread and creates green, black, and pink color spots on the top of the bread. Check if your stored bread has mold; the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says to throw it away.
• Unpleasant smell: check the scent, and if it seems strange and unnatural, throw the bread away.
• Weird taste: If your bread goes bad, it will not be the same as fresh bread. Instead, it will be weird to taste.
• Hard texture: the texture of the bread will be dry and hard, and it will not remain as soft as before.

4 Ninja Techniques to Keep Bread Fresh

You can keep your bread fresh and extend the shelf life by protecting it from airflow and extreme heat. Follow the ways below and have fresh bread for the long term-

1. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil

Wrapping the bread using an aluminum foil is a common idea to preserve bread. Aluminum foil will protect your bread from direct air and staleness and keep it fresh for a long time.

For short term storage use-

• Paper bag 
• Bread box

2. Wrap it in plastic wrap

To keep bread fresh, you can wrap it in plastic bags and squeeze the air out. Place the bread in a plastic bag for long-term storage and then cover it with aluminum foil for double protection. 

3. Use a bread bag

You can also use a plastic bread box or any bread box to keep your bread fresh. But it will work for the short term only. 

   4. Place the bread in a standard paper bag

You can also use a standard paper bag to keep your bread fresh. First, transfer the crusty bread to a paper bag and then store it in a bread box to protect it from the air. 

Bonus read!

How Long Does Homemade Bread Last

Homemade Bread Lasts from 3-5 days to 6 months.

I found the shelf life of homemade bread mostly depends on the storage method. Homemade bread typically lasts for 3-4 days at room temperature. On the other hand, store-bought bread lasts for 5-7 days in the same environment.   

How to Store Fresh Baked Bread

 

What Is Fresh Baked Bread?

Freshly baked bread is prepared recently either at home or at the bakery. After processing, it should be soft, doughy, and yeasty. Remember that newly baked bread is never dry, hard, and stale.

Can Fresh Baked Bread Be Left Out Overnight?

Yes, you can leave out fresh-baked bread at room temperature overnight. You can keep it for 1-2 days outside by sealing it tightly. Otherwise, it will be dry and stale. 

How to Store Fresh Baked Bread

You can leave it outside by sealing it for 1-2 days to store freshly baked bread. Alternatively, you can keep bread in freeze for 1-2 months, either the full bread loaves or individual slices, placing it in a freezer bag. But avoid refrigeration of bread because it is not useful to extend the shelf life; instead, it speeds up the staling operation.

Alternatively, you can store your bread in the freezer. Keeping bread in the freezer is a good idea because it locks the bread’s moisture, and after thawing, you will get the same soft and crunchy bread as when you first bought it. 

How to Store Freshly Baked Bread Overnight

There are a few ways to store freshly baked bread overnight

1. Keep the bread at room temperature overnight by sealing it tightly.
2. After baking, leave the bread in the oven overnight, and it will remain fresh and soft to eat the following day.
3. You can also place the entire bread loaves overnight in the freezer.
4. Don’t keep the bread in the refrigerator.

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How to Keep Bread From Molding

Bread is spoiled primarily because of warm weather, extreme heat, and a moist environment. Bread should be kept in the sealed form either at room temperature or in the freezer to prevent mold. 

If preventing mold is the main focus, keep it away from oxygen and sunlight. The best way is to store the bread in a-

• Bread box
• Cloth bag
• Paper bag
• Airtight pot or container

That is pretty much about storing homemade bread. I believe I have been able to deliver the guidelines you were looking for. Store healthy, stay healthy!