I thought I was storing bread correctly, but I was actually ruining it without realizing! 🍞🫢 A baker’s expert advice revealed why it molds so quickly—and the easy trick to keep it fresh! 🤯 Told about the trick in the article below! 👇
Do you buy bread in plastic bags, paper wrapping, or food film? In most supermarkets, regular loaves are packaged in cellophane bags sealed with plastic clips. However, I’ve also seen them sold in paper bags in some stores.
At home, I usually buy wheat or rye bread, as we’re not big fans of whole grain. My husband prefers bread without any additives. Since we don’t eat a lot of it, I opt for half loaves, pre-sliced—it’s convenient. Just open the clip, take a couple of slices, close it back up, and store it in the cupboard until the next day.
Unlike the old Soviet days, I don’t have a breadbox, neither plastic nor wooden. I simply keep the bread in its bag inside a cabinet. But recently, I came across advice saying it’s best to avoid buying pre-sliced bread and to stop storing it in plastic bags altogether.
Why Is This a Bad Idea?
The main issue is mold. Bakeries often package bread while it’s still warm, which leads to condensation inside the plastic bag. I’ve noticed this myself—sometimes, there are droplets inside the bag if the bread is fresh.
If you store sliced bread in a bag on the counter, especially near a heat source or in direct sunlight, mold can start forming in just two days. What’s worse is that mold might not be visible at first, but it’s already there—and consuming it can be harmful to your health.
Wrapping bread in paper or a towel isn’t the best alternative either, as it dries out quickly.
How to Store Bread Properly
The best solution is to use a wooden breadbox and store it in:
A dry, dark place
Away from radiators and heat sources
Not in the fridge
Not on a windowsill
If you must keep bread in a plastic bag, don’t leave it in the sun—the heat speeds up mold growth.
Interestingly, bakers say that pre-sliced bread molds three times faster than a whole loaf. I never knew that!
Now, I’m considering buying a breadbox, although I suspect it won’t be cheap. In the meantime, I’ve started keeping my bread in a pot lined with a paper napkin. My husband wasn’t thrilled—he went looking for bread and, of course, couldn’t find it.
How do you store bread at home? Does it last for days, or do you find yourself tossing it out too soon?
