How to Keep Baked Goods Moist Overnight
There's nothing quite like oven-fresh baked goods. Warm, soft and moist, they overwhelm the senses in the best way possible. However, as soon as your breads and pastries leave the oven, they begin to lose moisture. What was flavorful and succulent the night before may become dry, hardened and bland by the morning. With a few precautions, you may slow down the staling process enough to have fresh-tasting baked goods for up to five days. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Allow baked goods to fully cool, uncovered, at room temperature.
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Press a piece of wax paper against any cut sides of your baked goods.
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Position the item in an airtight container, such as a plastic cake stand or casserole dish with a silicone lid. If you don't have an airtight container, place it on a baking sheet or flat tray underneath an upside-down bowl or pot. Limit openings in the seal as much as you possibly can.
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Place a halved apple, sugar cubes or a slice of fresh bread in the container. These items release moisture into the air, which the staling baked goods then absorb.
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Store the container at room temperature. Don't place it in the refrigerator: Although your fridge's temperature prevents baked goods from spoiling, it speeds up moisture loss significantly.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't plan on eating the cake immediately, wrap unfrosted cake layers in two layers of plastic wrap to keep them moist overnight. Store the cakes at room temperature, then simply unwrap them and frost as you would normally.
Always refrigerate any baked goods containing perishable ingredients, such as cheesecakes, custards and anything with a cream or fruit filling. If you're unsure if an item contains perishable ingredients, err on the side of caution and refrigerate it.
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