Storing & Freezing Yeast Breads
When the yeast bread has completely cooled, wrap in an airtight
plastic bag, plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This may cause crusty
breads to soften a bit. Store at room temperature up to 2 days. Do
not store bread in the refrigerator. Refrigeration pulls moisture
from bread, which speeds up the staling process and causes the bread
to dry out. For longer storage, freeze the bread.
Most yeast breads and rolls freeze well. To freeze, wrap securely in
aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in freezer bags. Baked bread may
be sliced before freezing. Label all packages with the name of the
recipe and the date. Use within the recommended time (6 months) for
the best flavor and texture. Baked products should be stored at 0F or lower.
Whole bread loaves or yeast rolls and bread slices can be thawed
completely at room temperature. Eat as soon as possible; bread that
has been frozen dries out more quickly than freshly baked bread.
To heat frozen rolls, individual loaves or bread slices in the
microwave oven, place unwrapped on a napkin, microwave-safe paper
towel or plate. Microwave on HIGH about 10 to 15 seconds for each piece.
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