Storing Fresh Bread

[Galley_Wench]

hum, does it say how long you can store it that way? I've heard of using apple slices for moisture,but celery?

[Dissie]

No, it doesn't say, just says, store your fresh bread on the counter with a stalk of celery to keep it fresh, do not refrigerate as that will cause it to go stale faster.

[Dissie]

Ok Galley this is what it says, word for word. Went and got the book.

Keeping your bread fresh: There are no preservatives in your homemade bread, so store cooled loaf in a lightly sealed plastic bag. If desired, enclose a stalk of celery in the bag to keep the bread fresh longer. DO NOT store in the refrigerator as this causes the bread to dry out faster.

[Dissie]

But with my experience, refrigerating the bread makes it easier to slice....But according to the directions, it is also drying it out.

[Kchurchill5]

Almost all of my bread I make in the ABM. I have a couple of recipe where I use the ABM, but then make the rolls in the oven. I automatically freeze them, once cooled. I use a double freezer baggie; and they hold up really well.

I do buy a loaf of this 7 grain bread from one of my local grocery store (Sweetbay), which I use for sandwiches. But 1 loaf last me a long time. That I also keep in the freezer.

My ABM loafs, like many - if I know I am going to use it up in a couple of days I refrigerate it; easier to cut.
Otherwise, I thick slice and freezer in double freezer bags. I can just grab a slice or two when needed.

[Galley_Wench]

If it's not eaten right away I've always frozen the bread, never stored in the fridge.

[racrgal]

I am TOTALLY hooked on http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/white- ... -loaf-1223 I've been using this recipe for over a year and it has never failed me. If you want wheat bread simply sub wheat flour for up to half of the white flour. Recently I started using extra virgin coconut oil and like the bread even better (IF that is possible. ) I use a Tupperware container for storage. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tupperware-Modu ... %26ps%3D54 Sometimes it goes in the fridge and sometimes it doesn't. I never freeze any bread. Just don't like the way it tastes after being frozen. With just the two of us I only bake bread once a week. Sure does beat the store bought stuff!

[Dissie]

Thanks for the tip Racr, I promptly printed it out. Going to make it in a few minutes.

[elsie]

I am TOTALLY hooked on http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/white- ... -loaf-1223 I've been using this recipe for over a year and it has never failed me. If you want wheat bread simply sub wheat flour for up to half of the white flour. Recently I started using extra virgin coconut oil and like the bread even better (IF that is possible. ) I use a Tupperware container for storage. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tupperware-Modu ... %26ps%3D54 Sometimes it goes in the fridge and sometimes it doesn't. I never freeze any bread. Just don't like the way it tastes after being frozen. With just the two of us I only bake bread once a week. Sure does beat the store bought stuff!

I've never used extra virgin coconut oil, especially in bread. What does it do? Does it give a different flavor or texture to the bread? Does it taste like coconut? I'm intrigued! I must try that!

[racrgal]

Thanks for the tip Racr, I promptly printed it out. Going to make it in a few minutes.

That recipe is my all time FAVE! It's never failed me. Hope you like it.