How to Store Sourdough Bread
These are the best (and worst) ways to store sourdough bread and - guess what - most of them are free! Storing sourdough at home is easy and straightforward, no weird tools or extras needed for perfect bread every time.
Ingredients
- Cloth bag or tea towel
- Paper bag
- Cutting board
Instructions
- For bread that hasn't yet been sliced, keep it in a cloth bag or wrapped in a breathable tea towel (like linen or cotton) for 3-4 days. This is ideal.Cloth bag or tea towel
- Uncut bread can also be stored in a paper bag, but it does get tough sooner, so only keep it this way for a day or two.Paper bag
- If you've already started slicing your bread, keep it cut-side down on a cutting board or other work surface.Cutting board
- Sliced sourdough bread can be frozen for several months in airtight bags or containers. Thaw in the toaster for an easy quick way to have homemade bread.