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The rye keeps longer but the piece of white sourdough that was my late nite snack last. Our slow-made sourdough is particularly stable which means it keeps especially well.
The rye keeps longer but the piece of white sourdough that was my late nite snack last.
How to store homemade sourdough bread. Its been treated with respect and given ample time to develop into the tastiest most digestible bread. Our slow-made sourdough is particularly stable which means it keeps especially well. The best way to store bread is Ideally you should store your loaf in a cotton bread bag or wrapped in a large tea towel so that the bread can breathe.
Leave your bread in a relatively cool place so it can maintain. Heres the best way to store all those homemade loaves so they stay fresh and beautiful. Out on the counter covered with a tea towel.
This is perfectly acceptable especially for short term storage. Sourdough bread will keep longer than other types of homemade bread because the acidity adds natural preservatives. I dont know everything about the science behind this but it is absolutely true.
Freezing the sourdough bread has to be the best method to store them and save them for up to 6 months. Frozen bread can never get moldy and after defrosting it can be enjoyed like it was taken right out of the oven. But for that experience you sure need to follow some steps.
The first part is freezing and the second is defrosting. Lets get right into the freezing part. How to store sourdough bread.
Store it unwrapped at room temperature. Since sourdough bread doesnt contain the preservatives that make store-bought bread last for weeks it will go start to stale the minute you slice into a loaf. Moisture and warmth encourages bacteria.
If you have several loaves to store wrap them in clingfilm and put in a cool place. For longer term storage place cling-wrapped bread in the freezer. A cotton bag is essential for storing sourdough bread properly.
Plastic either as a wrap or a bag does not allow for the passage of air and maintains the bread at a soft texture so the loaf inside does not dry out. Plastic may work for softer breads but does not work well for sourdough or other crusty breads. It will make the bread soggy from the trace amounts of moisture that collect inside the bag.
Plastic is not the best choice for homemade bread storage. As a general rule avoid the fridge. Fridges are way too dry and too cold and will cause your bread to get super hard super fast.
Ayyyyyyy thats what nevermind. Once COMPLETELY cooled and sliced wrap loaf well in plastic wrap and store at room temp. Vacuum sealed is also quite helpful.
Aluminum Foil also works well. Sometimes plastic bags will cause condensation especially when its not completely cooled which moistens your loaf. If we need really tasty bread industrially made bread isnt a match for its inviting smell and refreshing fluffy texture of homemade bread.
In case youve taken the time to bake homemade bread or purchased artisanal bread in the bakery the next thing you will have to be aware of is the way to store your homemade bread. I store my sourdough in plastic bags all the time and for a week at a time without adverse consequenses save that the crisp crust goes chewy. While I enjoy the crispness of a newly baked loaf I also enjoy the chewiness of an older loaf.
Each weekend I make a loaf of white sourdough and one of sour rye. The rye keeps longer but the piece of white sourdough that was my late nite snack last. First things first.
If youre putting your bread in the fridge stop. Thats the fastest way to dry it out. As the cold air pulls moisture out of the bread it will leave the loaf crumbly and brittle.
A better option is to simply place your homemade loaf in a plastic bag and seal it shut to trap in the moisture. Both bread box and extra breathable protective linen layer will keep your bread extra fresh. It wont start drying out and going moldy too quickly.
If you dont have a linen pouch you can use dishcloth instead. This method is even better for sourdough bread. When stored this way sourdough bread will stay fresh for a full week after baking.
Once the bread reaches room temperature store the bread unwrapped in a breadbox. Do not wrap it in plastic wrap or paper bags as this can make your crust soggy. Place your breadbox in a cool and dry place like a pantry shelf and store for up to 3-4 days.
Slicing your bread from the ends before storage can dry it out. To maximize the shelf life of homemade sourdough bread cool thoroughly before storing and place in plastic storage bag or breadbox or wrap in foil and store at room temperature. Properly stored sourdough bread will last for about 4 to 5 days at normal room temperature.
How long does sourdough bread last in the fridge. Sourdough bread should ideally not be refrigerated as the bread will dry. For optimum long-term storage longer than a couple of days wrap bread in single-day portions and freeze.
Thaw and reheat toast or warm in the oven individual slices before serving to tenderize the crumb and crisp the crust. Sourdough loaves and bread made with a tangzhong starter stay fresh at room temperature longer than standard breads. Brabantia bread box full of sourdough bread.
I like that its rather large H. 98 and I can easily store 2-3 whole loaves of bread in there at a time. And because I bake so often here at home I almost always have at least one loaf of bread in the box ready to be sliced and used straightaway.
It is worth noting that one of the benefits of fresh sourdough bread bread made with a sourdough culture is that it has a longer shelf life than typical store-bought bread. It can typically last for about 4 to 5 days at room temperature. Whatever you do please do not refrigerate your bread.
You can store your discard in a separate glass jar in the fridge and add to it until you have enough to use. Sourdough discard will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. But it wont last forever since it isnt getting regular feedings anymore.
This recipe is for one loaf of sourdough. 227 grams ripe sourdough starter.