How to keep bread fresh and soft longer without freezing – baker’s expert hack

How to keep bread fresh and soft longer without freezing – baker’s expert hack

Bread is a staple on any grocery list, but it’s a real pain when that fresh loaf goes mouldy too soon – often before the best-before date. In a bid to keep bread fresher for longer, many are tempted to throw it in the fridge, but Maurizio Leo, a baker and founder of The Perfect … Read more

How to keep bread fresh 15 days longer without freezing – genius food storage hack

How to keep bread fresh 15 days longer without freezing – genius food storage hack

Food storage hacks are something households need to be aware of, especially when it comes to bread. Similar to bananas, bread has a short shelf-life lasting just three to seven days at room temperature before it starts to go mouldy. Proper sealing and storage, as well as using a fridge when needed can help prevent … Read more

Best place to keep bread fresh for 7 days longer: Do not put it in a bread box or fridge

Best place to keep bread fresh for 7 days longer: Do not put it in a bread box or fridge

Whether you have toasting burger buns at a barbecue or applying a generous amount of butter to a picnic sandwich, bread is a summer staple and it can be frustrating if it spoils before its time.   Bread contains a lot of moisture which means it can be the ideal environment for mould and bacteria to … Read more

I tried three bread storage hacks – one kept the loaf super fresh for 10 days

I tried three bread storage hacks – one kept the loaf super fresh for 10 days

Bread typically lasts up to five days once opened, depending on how it is stored and the variety of bread chosen. While bread can be picked up affordably, watching it turn mouldy can be irritating and results in lots of food waste. To see how long I could keep my homemade loaf of bread fresh … Read more

Best way to store all bread to make it ‘last much longer’ and avoid mould

Best way to store all bread to make it ‘last much longer’ and avoid mould

Sophie Trueman, in-house food waste expert at Too Good To Go, explained: “Bread is undoubtedly one of the products that is not usually missing on the table of almost all households. “However, despite being an essential part of our diet, more and more kilos are being wasted. All the kilos of bread that are released … Read more

How to stop bread from going mouldy or stale and keep it fresh for longer

How to stop bread from going mouldy or stale and keep it fresh for longer

Bread can sometimes be tossed onto a kitchen countertop without a second thought, but knowing how to preserve it can help you cut down on waste and save money on your food shopping.  Keeping bread fresh is a delicate balance, as it needs to retain its moisture to prevent it from going stale but too … Read more