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- Brasserie Bread does not use any chemical preservatives or additives. The following instructions will help you maximize the freshness of your bread.
- Bread should be stored at room temperature, DO NOT store bread in the fridge.
- Keep the bread in its paper bag/wrapping out of direct sunlight and away from drafts/breezes. For maximum life (if you are keeping for toast) wrap the bread in cling-film.
- The best way to store bread is in a bread box, preferably wood or clay.
- While you are using your bread keep it on a bread board with the cut “open” side facing down.
- Sliced bread will dry out (stale) much quicker than un-sliced bread, you may want to slice it as you use it.
- Once you have finished using the bread put it back in its paper bag/wrapping and return it to its storage area.
- In general, Brasserie Bread's organic sourdough breads will keep for 3 - 4 days, the lighter Italian Rustic dough's for 2 - 3 days and the fruit breads for up to 5 - 6.
- Freezing allows you to extend the life of your bread, especially during the humid summer months. If you are not planning to eat all of the bread in the first couple of days you may want to freeze half the loaf as soon as you get it home.
- Make sure the bread is completely cool and place inside a well-sealed plastic bag (freezer bag), or wrap it tightly with cling-film. Bread can be kept frozen like this for up to 2 weeks.
- If you are going to use your bread for toast, slice the bread before freezing and wrap the number of slices you will use each time you thaw.
- To thaw frozen bread leave it inside the sealed plastic bag (to minimize moisture loss) and place at room temperature for approximately 1–2 hours. Even better results may by gained letting the bread thaw in the fridge for a couple of hours before moving it to room temperature.
- Bread that has been frozen and thawed should not be re-frozen.
- Microwaves should not be used for thawing bread.
- Place the bread in a pre-heated oven at approximately 180°C to 200°C for up to 8 minutes or until crusty.
- This technique revitalizes the crust and warms the interior crumb, but pay careful attention during the process as different breads will re-heat, and burn, at different rates.
- Microwaving is NOT recommended for refreshing/reheating bread.
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