It’s not in the fridge.
Kevin Scollohas worked in restaurants and bakeries across the country for over 15 years.
There’s a reason for that.
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Plastic traps moisture, and moisture unfortunately promotes mold.
“Most yeasted breads (baguettes, ciabatta) will last 1-2 days.
What about a bread box?
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Some people will tell you that you absolutelymusthave a bread box.
If you have the counter space, and eat plenty of bread, it might be worth investing in.
Luckily for those of us with limited space, it’s not really a kitchen nonnegotiable.
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Slice as you go
Simply put, don’t slice off more than you might eat.
“You want the least amount of crumb exposed to air so that it stays softer for longer.
Just ensure that the cut area of the loaf isn’t exposed to air.
“Either keep it at room temperature or put it in plastic and store in the freezer.
The additional layer of wrapping helps preventfreezer burn.
If you consume the slices within a few weeks, Scollo says it should be fine.
To defrost bread, Scollo suggests taking the loaf out the night before to defrost on the counter.
But don’t even think about using ‘Chef Mic.’
“Microwaving [frozen bread] will destroy the texture of the loaf,” he says.
At this point, there are so many great ways to use stale bread,” says Scollo.
Throwing away your stale bread.
