Where and how to store bread?

When asked how to store bread, most people answer that in a bread box. If knowledge ends there, then one should not be surprised at the imminent spoilage of bakery products and the rapid decline in their taste indices. Practice shows that, following simple rules, you can save the product in its original form for several days.

Do not forget that, in the opinion of nutritionists, not fresh bread, namely bread that has been aged for a couple of days, is considered the most useful. It gets rid of all substances left after the fermentation process, slightly changes its texture. This rule is valid only when creating favorable conditions for storage of the product.

Basic rules for storing bread

To maintain the high quality of bakery products for several days, it is important to remember the following points:

1. Warm bread is forbidden to pack, it is necessary to wait until it cools. Otherwise, the environment around the product will fill with moisture, which causes mold to quickly appear.
2. Keeping bread in the refrigerator is strictly prohibited. The humidity of fresh baking is about 50%, and the conditions of the refrigerator are such that the moisture in it evaporates at an accelerated rate. This leads to drying of the bakery products, loss of taste and aroma. It turns out that bread, which many have traditionally stored in the refrigerator, does not freeze, but is rapidly staling.
3. Loaves of flour of different grades need to be stored separately. Each of them has its own microflora, and one always negatively affects the other. The result is a mixture of odors and quick spoilage of products.
4. Despite the fact that it is customary to cut bread from the end, the best option is the opposite approach - from the middle. If you initially cut any kind of bakery products in the center and cut the pieces in this way, and during storage tightly press the slices, you can significantly extend the shelf life of the food component.

Observance of simple rules not only makes it possible to enjoy the pleasant taste of the product for a longer time, but also reduces the risk of food poisoning or mold on the bread.

Where and how best to store bakery products?

Proper storage of bread is not just about storing fresh produce in a bread box. Experts suggest considering the following options for organizing the issue:

• In the fabric. At home, you can apply canvas or a piece of linen. Just wrap bread in it, then it will be possible to keep its freshness for a week. If after this time a product from the group of bakery products becomes stale, it will not lose taste and useful components.

Tip: The fabric does not need to be changed every time, it only needs to be washed from time to time. Use laundry soap with this ray, but not detergent with a strong aroma. Even if the smell does not come from the fabric, it will certainly affect the quality of the bread.

• In a bag made of polyethylene. This method is used for bakery products that do not need to be stored for more than 4-5 days. The main thing is to ensure that condensation does not accumulate on the walls of the bag. For prevention, several holes can be made in the material.
• In a bag of paper. The best option for lovers of crispy products. In extreme cases, the use of thick paper, but without traces of paint. Paper towels will not work with this approach! Contrary to the popular belief of many housewives, paper does not prevent the evaporation of moisture, therefore, such bundles cannot be stored in the refrigerator.

• In a special bag. Today, hardware stores offer multilayer bags that can provide the most comfortable conditions for bread. Even after a few days in such a package, the freshness and pleasant aroma of bakery products are fully preserved.

• In the freezer. Despite the fact that it is forbidden to keep bread in the refrigerator, it is very possible to use a freezer for this purpose. If you bring the temperature in the chamber to an indicator of -18ºС, then the product will retain its properties for up to six months. This product is thawed at room temperature for a couple of hours. To accelerate the process, the use of a microwave or oven is allowed. There is only one negative point - such bread becomes stale very quickly, therefore, before processing the loaf, it is better to cut portionwise and wrap each piece in foil.
• In the breadbox. Oddly enough, not the best way to store baked goods. The product will remain in its original form for only a few days, for fidelity, folk rumor recommends placing an open salt shaker, half a potato, a piece of sugar or an apple in a container. The bread box should be airtight, it is better to put it in a warm, dry place. It is best to use a wooden product wrapped in linen. It is worth paying attention to the design of birch bark, it has natural antiseptic properties.

• In a modified form. Making crackers is also a way of storing bread. Moreover, it is necessary to eat the product as food in this form, if necessary, it is steamed in a water bath.

Even the above approaches do not always guarantee the desired result. If the slightest suspicion arises about the quality of the product, it must be immediately discarded, and not try to clean the mold and extend its shelf life.