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How to store bread without wasting the crust

The way you store bread should suit how quickly you eat it.

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How to store bread without wasting the crustFIELD GUIDE · 04
THE SHORT VERSION

The way you store bread should suit how quickly you eat it.

  1. 01

    Let fresh bread cool completely before wrapping.

  2. 02

    Keep a crusty loaf cut-side down for short-term counter storage.

  3. 03

    Freeze sliced bread for longer storage rather than refrigerating it.

  4. 04

    Refresh day-old slices in a toaster, or turn them into croutons.

ONE MORE THING

Keep a small notebook and make one adjustment at a time. Bread rewards attention more than perfection.

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