After baking, it's best to remove the bread from the pan and put it on a middle oven rack. Leave the oven door slightly open to allow excess moisture to escape, ensuring that the crust stays crisp. When you slice the bread, store it on the countertop with the cut side facing down, but make sure to finish the loaf within the same day.
READ MOREDo Bread Boxes Keep Bread Fresh Longer? Bread boxes have been a staple in kitchens for centuries. You might recall your grandmothe's wooden bread box, perched on the kitchen counter, keeping loaves of bread fresh. But do these charming containers truly extend the life of your bread? Let's explore the science behind bread boxes and their impact on bread freshness.
READ MOREHave you ever wondered why bread becomes stale? It's not just because of moisture loss, but also due to the way starch molecules align within the bread. As bread sits, water molecules move from between the starch molecules to the surface of the loaf, causing the starch molecules to come into contact with each other and form a crystalline structure. This makes the bread harder and tougher.
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