How to Keep a Bread Crust Soft

Bread crust is sometimes meant to be hard but when it isn't you want to keep the crust soft in addition to the actual bread. By using the right techniques from the moment you bring the bread home or pull it from the oven or bread machine, you can get the most freshness and softness from your crust. Follow these steps to keep your bread crust soft.

Instructions

1. Freeze the portions of the bread that you will not eat within a few days immediately. Wrap the bread in plastic tightly so that it remains moist, and use another bag (preferably one with a zipper closure) around the plastic wrapped portion and place in freezer.

2. Allow bread that is freshly baked to cool completely before storing. When warm bread is sealed it can create moisture that causes the bread to mold early.

3. Place the bread in an airtight container. A plastic bag works well but a bread box is best. A container with a lid also works well.

4. Store the bread to be eaten over the next few days in a cool, dry place. Make sure it is at room temperature.

5. Wrap the unused portions tightly again every time you pull some bread out. You must continue to re-wrap the remaining bread so it continues to keep the crust on those pieces soft.

Tips & Warnings

• Store bread in the refrigerator only when the weather is hot and humid to prevent mold.

• Bread can be kept in the freezer for several months if properly wrapped.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish