Does bread actually last longer if it is stored in the fridge?!
Does bread actually last longer if it is stored in the fridge?
Answers:
No. I have this argument with my DH often. Contrary to POPULAR belief... I was taught, in culinary school/college that the fridge hastens staleing. I also worked as a pastry chef in a large specialty bakery. We NEVER put baked breads in the fridge. Dough was refridgerated but not the finished bread/danish etc. They were sold or were frozen for later use.
The fridge will slow down mold growth but will get stale much faster (ie as some posters have said the bread gets "stiff")
Keep it on the counter unless you are not going to use it right away, freeze it.
Source(s):
Baltimore International Culinary College and Par Excellance bakery
actually it does!
everything last longer to slow down bacteria growth in the cold
yeah, its not as soft though.
Yes. I always store my bread and wraps in the fridge. They'll keep for weeks that way.
Yes...especially in the summertime where warm weather speeds up mold production.
Yes it does that's how I keep mine fresh.
for a little while longer what i do is i go the store and buy like 7 loaves of bread and i freeze it and get one out as i need it. it last relaly long then. U should try it.
yes it will last longer ,but also won't be as soft either . Need to toast it up !
Absolutely! If I leave it out on the counter, especially if it has been hot and humid, it gets moldy pretty fast. I always refrigerate all of my bread and it lasts a long time.
Until you take it out, then it's life is quickly shortened.
yeah it does but it gets a bit stiff and cold so i prefer toasting it really lightly after taking it out of the fridge =)
yes, but it lasts even longer if stored in the freezer
Yes because it inhibits the growth of mold.
It can last longer because the environment is not conducive to mold. Bread can get moldy very fast if kept in a hot and humid environment. However, having it in a breadbox in an air conditioned house would probably keep it almost as well as a refrigerator would.
Yes, it does. Same with fruits and veggies. The cold temperature of the fridge slows the aging and ripening process of foods. For instance, you see many things that say refrigerate after opening. While they're sealed, they will stay preserved, but once opened, the exposure to outside air begins their decomposing process. Another tip, when you are making recipes such as guacamole, salsa, marinades, etc. let them blend at room temperature before popping them in the fridge. The cold temp of the fridge keeps the flavors from blending together completely. Just make sure they are well covered!
I've heard different things. But it seems like the extra moisture in the fridge would cause more mold growth.
Yes it does as a matter of fact if we have too much bread at home we freeze it for a little while and it last for a little bit also. As a matter of fact thats how bread companies keep there bread tasting fresh during the holiday seasons when they have large orders to fill.
Yes, it will last longer in the fridge. English Muffins, since you normally toast them , anyway, are a good candidate for fridge storage. They also spoil (mold) quicker than regular white bread. Darker varieties, like wheat, rye, pumpernickel will spoil quicker than white, too.
yes it does and in the feezer it lasts more if its good quality
Yes!
Storing it in the fridge will make it go stale much faster. The only benefit is that it won't go moldy on you.
it dries it out
Keeping bread in the refrigerator retards the growth of any fungus or mold that develops on bread kept in a bread box or where ever ,,,,
You can also take advantage of any bread sales you might come across by keeping the extra bread in the freezer ,,,, Bread can be kept in a freezer indefinitely ,,,,
It always pays to have a chest type freezer on hand in addition to the one in the refrigerator,,,,