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Home & KitchenChapter 3 of 5

Why Bread Goes Stale (and Why the Fridge Makes It Worse)

How to Store Bread the Right Way

A wooden bread box on a kitchen counter with a fresh loaf partly visible inside
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For bread you will eat in a day or two, keep it at room temperature.

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Crusty loaves do well in a paper bag or bread box, which keeps the crust crisp. Soft sandwich bread stays softer in a sealed plastic bag.

If you won't finish a loaf within a few days, slice it and freeze it.

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You can then toast slices straight from the freezer whenever you need them.

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