By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 11th, 2023
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For all the joy bread brings to a table, it has a considerable weakness: A short shelf life. Here are 5 tips to store bread and prevent molding.
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If you plan on devouring it right away, then keeping it in a paper bag on the counter is the move. While storing in plastic seems like the right idea, this actually encourages mold growth, resulting in the bread going bad much faster.
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It is a short-term solution refrigerating bread that provides a constant temperature. The cooler temperature can sometimes cause starches to crystallize.
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Cut the bread into thirds (or however much you can typically eat before it goes bad). You can also divvy them up into slices. If storing freshly-baked bread, make sure it's completely cooled first.
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Take reusable bread bags with you to the store and toss that fresh loaf right in. These can be a nice alternative to a paper bag that can get torn and always seems to let crumbs escape onto the counter.
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A breadbox will create an environment that balances humidity, which you want for a soft interior. And though it’s a fairly airtight container, there is air circulation, which you need to maintain a crusty crust.
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