Storing bread ...

Galtizz

I remember that one too Queenie but I couldn't find the post.

The link to the lakeland product is HERE

It says (in the more info bit) that it has a polythene lining, but I thought that would make it go mouldy quicker you could maybe experiment with putting the loaf in a polythene bag (but leaving it open) then putting Queenies brilliant bread bag idea over the poly bag? Much cheaper than £7.50 :eek:

Loadsabob

I've never known my homemade bread to go mouldy - I've always put it in plastic (biodegradable) bags. It has only ever gone dry. If I keep it somewhere cool, there's no condensation in the bag, and it tends only to be that moisture that makes the bread mould.

Homemade doesn't stay fresh for long anyway though, so the morning after making it, I slice and freeze, in plastic bags, and take it out as I need it. In the morning, for sandwiches for lunch, I take the bread out when I get up, butter it frozen and let it thaw out while I get ready, then fill the sandwiches. I toast it from frozen if I want toast, and if it's to go with soup or something, I'll pop a few slices in the microwave on defrost, for a short time. I only need a loaf at a time in the freezer, so it doesn't take up much space, and it's always almost as fresh as when it was baked...

spendaholic

Loadsabob wrote:

I slice and freeze, in plastic bags, and take it out as I need it.

Do you slice it by hand, by electric carving knife, or by food slicer?

r.mac_2

my mum has a bread machine and she always uses the electric carving knife on home made bread - it's a great idea. definately recommend it.

as for the cloth bread bag, what about making your own. Hem one end of a tea towel, enabling you to thread through some ribbon or similar through. Fold the teatowel in half, stich up the long side and the non hemmed end. et voila, a cloth bread bag.

HTH

Loadsabob

spendaholic wrote:

Do you slice it by hand, by electric carving knife, or by food slicer?

Hi Spendaholic - I slice by hand with a bread knife. Fortunately they seem to end up even! I must have an eye for it! Although they are sometimes a little too thick, really...ah well, I can work my way through mini doorsteps, no problem!

Ticklemouse

I was wondering if these bread bags work. A few days ago there was a thread about dry bread and someone mentioned they used a Lakeland Bread bag which kept their bread soft. That's OK for me as my boys don't like crusts and I like them soft too, so soft is good.

Now, Lakeland sell them in 2 sizes at £6.55 and £7.50. I got a betterware catalogue throught the door this weekend and they do one for £3.99. Is this as good as a Lakeland one? My catalogue has to be back out on Tuesday evening, so I would appreciate your thoughts.

TIA

MATH

They seem a bit pricy for sommat to keep ya bread in TM I havn't tried them so I don't know if they do what they claim. I prefer to make a smaller loaf each day or I freeze half loaves so we never eat yeterdays bread. Mine eat like pigs tho not content with eating just todays bread they very often scoff tomorrows as well. Can eating not fully cooled HM bread kill ya?:D Maybe they should sell one with a padlock on!
If you are tempted to try them post back and let us know if they are any good

Vermilion

I have one of the Lakeland bags and it does keep home-made bread fresher for longer.

Basically it seems to be a cotton bag with a plastic one inside. Simple but effective.

Ticklemouse

I know what you're saying MATH, but mine go through phases of bread eating and there's only so many breadcrumbs you can make Mr TM loves bread but I'm sure he has a wheat intolerance so he tries not to eat too much and he gets fed at school now, so no packups for him. Also, if they keep the crusts soft or in fact make them soft, even better as fewer crusts to cut off in the morning.

I think I'll order one from Betterware and I'll let you know how I fare. Must search for a decent breadmaker now.....:D

leonie_2

Hi folks

I love my homemade bread but im a bit unsure how best to store it. I usually just leave it under a fly net during the day but its gone really hard by the morning. I've also tried popping it into a plastic bag but then it goes all soft and the crusts are mushy :-(

I've thought about getting a proper bread bin but surely they would just be the same as an airtight bag?

Suggestions please :-)