The short answer: it depends. But there are a few hard and fast rules that apply to nearly every type of bread you can buy. Whatever you do, do NOT use paper bags. Fancy loaves from artisanal ...

leading to dryness and stale bread, especially if you're storing it in a paper bag. The texture changes. A perfectly crusty loaf of artisanal bread can harden when exposed to air, and the soft ...

with wax paper in between them and wrap the whole thing in wax paper, beeswax, or a bread storage bag, and put it in the freezer.” Ternes is a big fan of bread bags, which he says allow the ...

Paper over plastic, freeze over refrigerate, and bread boxes galore. Madelyn Osten, former head baker at Sullivan Street Bakery's Miami outpost, reveals the biggest tips for successfully storing ...

Banana bread is a classic favorite. This banana bread is moist, easy to make, and baked in a BROWN PAPER BAG! Why make it in a brown paper bag? Well, this particular method is great for those who ...

As you work your way through the sliced loaf, you can get another paper bag to cover the exposed end of your bread; that way, moisture has no way to get in and your bread’s “heel” won’t dry out, it ...

While plain croutons are great for adding crunch to soups and salads, there are plenty of ways to make them more exciting. Cut thick, sliced stale bread into cubes (or tear up pieces of flatbread or ...

But there are a few hard and fast rules that apply to nearly every type of bread you can buy. Whatever you do, do NOT use paper bags. Fancy loaves from artisanal brands and local bakeries are often ...