On Jan 9, 8:25*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> Will my ABM bread last longer if I store it in a cloth bag vs. a
> ziplock?
>
> I have some cute cotton material I could use to make a bag.....even
> matches my kitchen ' decor'. (Man, how I hate that word - along with
> 'couture'.).

Bread will "last longer" when stored airtight and refrigerated. It
will also alter the physical character of the bread, but it will
inhibit mold growth (the refrigeration) and prevent drying out (the
airtightness.)

I buy my extra large sourdough loaf "not sliced and in a plastic bag,
please" and I store it in my refrigerator and it lasts until I eat it
all. The crust gets softer, which is the physical characteristic
change I referred to. I've gotten lectured by the people up at STL
BreadCo (Panera) about this, because they pride themselves on freshly
baked bread daily where the crust is kinda tough possibly crispy and
the crumb is just moist enough and tender. And I have to tell them
that I realize what I'm doing "ruins" the characteristics of their
fresh baked bread, but this is what works for me.

John Kuthe...