Is it OK to keep it on your kitchen counter or in the pantry, or should you pop it into the fridge? Growing up, my family kept our sandwich bread on the bottom shelf of the fridge—something I continue ...

To save bread so it stays fresh longer, you can store it in plastic wrap, a reusable zip-top plastic bag, or a bread box. Avoid storing bread in damp, airy locations, which can speed up molding. If ...

Let’s settle a common debate once and for all: Should you refrigerate bread? Does refrigerating help or hurt the freshness of your homemade or store-bought loaf? The truth is that different types of ...

If baking homemade bread has become a regular part of your routine, or if you're venturing into bread-making for the first time, understanding how to store it properly is essential for preserving its ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. There’s just something about the smell of homemade bread baking. I love ...

Tired of stale bread and piles of plastic waste? A recent study by the University of Grande Dourados reveals that traditional plastic wraps and bags trap moisture, creating an ideal environment for ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Let’s settle this common debate once and for all. Let’s settle a common debate once and for all: Should you refrigerate bread? Does refrigerating help or hurt the freshness of your homemade or ...