Why the Fridge Is the Worst Place for Bread

It seems logical to keep bread in the fridge so it lasts longer. But for staleness, the fridge is one of the worst places to store it.

Starch hardens fastest at cool fridge temperatures, just above freezing.

That means bread kept in the fridge can go stale much faster than bread kept on the counter.

The fridge does slow mold, so it can make sense in very hot, humid weather. Otherwise, the counter or freezer is usually better.

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