Description
Learn the best way to store sourdough bread for maximum freshness using cloth bags, cutting boards, or freezing. Keep your crust crisp and crumb moist.
Ingredients
Cloth bread bag
Paper bag
Clean tea towel
Wooden cutting board
Plastic wrap (only for freezing)
Freezer-safe bag
Instructions
1. Cool sourdough bread fully before storing.
2. Place loaf cut-side down on wooden cutting board for first 24–48 hours.
3. Wrap in a tea towel or cloth bag to preserve moisture.
4. Avoid plastic unless freezing.
5. To freeze, wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap, then foil or freezer bag.
6. For slices, store them in freezer-safe bag with air pressed out.
7. To reheat, thaw then bake at 350°F for 20 mins (optional water spritz).
8. Never refrigerate sourdough—this causes staling.
Notes
Best eaten within 2 days if stored at room temperature.
Freeze only fresh bread for best texture.
Use toaster for individual frozen slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Storage
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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