Freezing itself is considered one of the most common ways of storing various products.

Even bread can be stored in the freezer, but it must be done correctly so that the product does not spoil.

How to store bread in the freezer

First of all, you need to remember that only fresh bread can be frozen.

This method of storage will not be able to return the taste qualities that have been lost to the product.

That is, if you freeze stale bread, you will get the same one when you defrost a loaf.

The best thing you can do is freeze the bread you just bought.

However, if the loaf is still warm, you should wait a little.

If you put a still warm product in the freezer, it will soften and its taste may deteriorate.

How to properly freeze bread?

There are several rules that are recommended to be followed.

First of all, you need to put the loaf in a foil bag.

It will help preserve the taste and appearance of the product as much as possible.

Don't forget to add a sticker with the date you put the bread in the chamber.

It can be stored frozen for no longer than 3 months.

And if the bread was prepared on sourdough, then the shelf life is reduced to 4 weeks.

How to properly defrost bread

It is important not only to freeze bread correctly.

The defrosting process also plays an important role.

Defrost the bread gradually.

First, the loaf is left in the refrigerator overnight.

Then let it stand at room temperature to evaporate excess moisture.

If you cannot wait for complete defrosting, the oven will help.

It should be heated to 175 degrees, put bread and leave for 10-15 minutes.

But it is not recommended to defrost bread in a microwave oven.

There is no guarantee that he will not get wet there.

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