How to Extend Your Bread's Shelf Life

Extend bread freshness with a few tried-and-true techniques.

Bread is a common but highly perishable staple. Given its high cost, you certainly want to safeguard your investment and keep it fresh as long as possible. There are ways extend your bread's freshness.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Buy the freshest loaf, checking all expiration dates. Check thoroughly, because stockers tend to make the older loaves readily accessible, while putting the newer ones on the bottom shelf.

2. Keep your bread in the refrigerator to keep it fresher. If you have bought huge amounts, store it the freezer, bringing out one loaf at a time. Let it defrost in the refrigerator for a day, then it will be ready to eat.

3. Cook the bread if you see it beginning to get stale. Make French toast or even regular toast.

4. Heat buns or biscuits in the microwave for five to 10 seconds, softening them just enough to eat.

Tips & Warnings

• If you see any signs of mold, throw away all the bread. Don't take the risk.

References

• Grocery Coupon Network: Grocery Coupon Tip of the Day: Extend the Life of Your Bread