{"id":9132,"date":"2023-12-16T14:49:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchensinks-reviews.com\/?p=9132"},"modified":"2023-12-16T14:49:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:49:01","slug":"stop-bread-from-going-mouldy-or-stale-and-keep-it-fresh-for-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchensinks-reviews.com\/everyday-meals\/stop-bread-from-going-mouldy-or-stale-and-keep-it-fresh-for-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop bread from going mouldy or stale and keep it fresh for longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daily Express demonstrates food storage hack for bread<\/h3>\n

Bread can sometimes be tossed onto a kitchen countertop without a second thought, but knowing how to preserve it can help you cut down on waste and save money on your food shopping.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keeping bread fresh is a delicate balance, as it needs to retain its moisture to prevent it from going stale but too much moisture will make it go mouldy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

PJ Hamel, a cookbook author and baker from the King Arthur Baking Company has shared that the best way to store bread is in the freezer, but warned never to store bread in the fridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a blog post, PJ wrote: \u201cChilling but not freezing encourages liquid in your loaf to continue migrating to the bread\u2019s surface, where it evaporates – and your bread quickly becomes stale.<\/p>\n

However, storing bread in the freezer can be annoying to defrost and also makes it more likely the bread will become soft or soggy, so there are often methods to keep bread naturally fresher for longer.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/strong> Make bread last longer with clever food storage method – no freezing needed<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How to store bread outside of the freezer<\/h2>\n

Bread should always be stored in a dark place, as sunlight can cause condensation to build up and make the bread more likely to go stale.<\/p>\n

PJ wrote: \u201cKeep bread dark and away from sunlight, which can overheat it. Potential dark locations include a bread box, cupboard, drawer, dark pantry or, surprisingly, your oven or microwave (not in use, of course!).\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bread should always be stored at room temperature between 15C and 25C, but if a home is colder or more humid it can cause the bread to go mouldy very quickly, but the way you slice or wrap your bread can also help retain its freshness.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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