The right way to store bread at home and important points
Preserving bread in the right way is very important due to its nutritional value and place in our Iranian meals. Read the correct way to store different types of bread.
Bread is one of the main foodstuffs in every home. We can almost say that there is no day without bread in our Iranian meals. The freshness and quality of bread greatly affects its nutritional value; This is why its maintenance is so important. In the continuation of this article, we will be checking out the correct ways to store bread.
The right way to store bread
Bread is prepared in different types, but the storage method suitable for them is almost the same. Although the way to store gourmet breads such as baguettes differs slightly, other breads such as loaves, tandoori, etc. can be stored similarly.
1. When buying bread, keep it cold
You may have seen many times in bakeries that people cool their bread after they have bought it and don't put it on top of each other while it's hot. In fact, this is the right thing to do and helps the bread last longer. Stacking hot bread on top of each other will cause them to become moldy quickly.
After the bread has cooled well, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent air from entering it. Sealing the bread in plastic in a way that does not allow air to enter, as well as keeping it away from sunlight can increase the shelf life of the bread.
2. Keeping bread at home
At home, you can store bread in a sealed plastic bag, but make sure that no air enters the plastic bag and that it is not exposed to sunlight. You can keep the bread this way for two days. During this time the bread should not be placed in the refrigerator, it is best to keep the bread at an ambient temperature such as in the kitchen.
Using a container to store bread is another method used from the past until today. The bread pan must have a door and close well to prevent air from entering and to prevent the bread from getting moldy and spoiled.
If you decide to keep the bread at room temperature, you can also use aluminum foil. Aluminum foil prevents the moisture inside the bread from drying out sooner and helps it last longer. This method is the best way to store baguettes and the bread is at its best when used.
Of course, these mentioned methods are also suitable for storing other types of bread, and you can use this method to store croutons, lavash, taftons, etc. In addition, if you are interested in baking bread at home, we suggest that you read the article on how to make homemade bread.
Keep the bread in the refrigerator
Using the refrigerator to store bread increases the bread molding process up to 3 times! In addition, keeping bread in the refrigerator causes it to dry out. If you plan to store the bread for two days, it is best to keep it at room temperature under the conditions mentioned earlier.
Store all kinds of bread in the freezer
The best way to make your bread last longer is to store it in the freezer. If you decide to keep the bread for more than two days, it is best to wrap it and store it in the freezer. When packing the bread, be careful so that the plastic seals and no air gets inside. Also, remove the air inside the plastic while filling.
If you decide to store baguette bread, it is best to remove the middle dough and store the bread without the middle dough. The name baguette stands in better when used in this way.
The best possible way to store bread in the freezer is to keep it at -4°C to -10°C.
The right way to defrost bread
If you have kept bread in the freezer, it is best to defrost it in the best way to preserve its quality and nutritional value. The best way to defrost bread is to leave it at room temperature. The baking snow will open after a few minutes at room temperature and is suitable for consumption.
If you are in a hurry, you can use an oven or toaster to heat the name. In this method, it is best to put the bread in the oven or toaster for 10 minutes to melt it.
Using the microwave to defrost sandwiches and premium bread is not appropriate and leads to wetness and reduces the quality of the bread. But you can put regular bread like tafton bread in the microwave for a few seconds.
The conclusion
When the bread comes out of the oven, it is in the best possible condition for consumption. For this reason, it is best to make and eat fresh bread. But due to today's lifestyle and lack of time, most people keep bread in their homes for a few days. For this reason, if you decide to store the bread for a few days, it is best to pack it according to the conditions mentioned and put it in the freezer. In the days when we are all busy fighting the Corona virus, we suggest that you read How to Remove Corona Virus from Bread at Home and pay attention to the mentioned points. I wish you health ...
