I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator, but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or on the counter, but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I got this bread mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture. Being in the winter, I would not think it would be humid.
My bread is getting ruined. Help?
Thanks, Tony

On Dec 10, 2:04*pm, wrote:
> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator, but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or on the counter, but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I got this bread mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture. Being in the winter, I would not think it would be humid.
> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
> Thanks, Tony

Put it in the fridge.

On 12/10/2012 5:36 PM, Chemo wrote:
> On Dec 10, 2:04 pm, wrote:
>> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator,
>but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or
on the counter,
>but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I
got this bread
> mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture.
Being in the winter,
>I would not think it would be humid.

>> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
>> Thanks, Tony
>
> Put it in the fridge.
>
That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. Searches show up many
hits on this, here's one:

http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html

nancy

On Dec 10, 3:05*pm, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
> On 12/10/2012 5:36 PM, Chemo wrote:> On Dec 10, 2:04 pm, wrote:
> >> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator,
>
> *>but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or
> on the counter,
> *>but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I
> got this bread
> *> mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture.
> Being in the winter,
> *>I would not think it would be humid.
>
> >> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
> >> Thanks, Tony
>
> > Put it in the fridge.
>
> That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
> freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. *Searches show up many
> hits on this, here's one:
>
> http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html
>
> nancy

Our bread does very well in the fridge.

On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:38:50 -0800 (PST), Chemo
> wrote:

>On Dec 10, 3:05*pm, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> On 12/10/2012 5:36 PM, Chemo wrote:> On Dec 10, 2:04 pm, wrote:
>> >> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator,
>>
>> *>but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or
>> on the counter,
>> *>but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I
>> got this bread
>> *> mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture.
>> Being in the winter,
>> *>I would not think it would be humid.
>>
>> >> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
>> >> Thanks, Tony
>>
>> > Put it in the fridge.
>>
>> That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
>> freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. *Searches show up many
>> hits on this, here's one:
>>
>> http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html
>>
>> nancy
>
>Our bread does very well in the fridge.

Mine too. But it depends on what kind of bread. The commercial
packaged breads contain spoilage retardants so they keep well, but
unpackaaged bakery breads like French, ryes, rolls, etc. go stale
quickly. Whole wheat keeps a bit longer as it contains more oil. I
freeze and refrigerate bread to thaw, a loaf lasts me about a week.

Chemo wrote:
> On Dec 10, 3:05 pm, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> On 12/10/2012 5:36 PM, Chemo wrote:> On Dec 10, 2:04 pm,
>> wrote:
>>>> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of
>>>> the refrigerator,
>>
>>> but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or
>> on the counter,
>>> but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I
>> got this bread
>>> mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture.
>> Being in the winter,
>>> I would not think it would be humid.
>>
>>>> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
>>>> Thanks, Tony
>>
>>> Put it in the fridge.
>>
>> That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
>> freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. Searches show up many
>> hits on this, here's one:
>>
>> http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html
>>
>> nancy
>
> Our bread does very well in the fridge.

Would be okay for toast but it really does change the texture.

On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:26:28 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> Would be okay for toast but it really does change the texture.
>
Obviously you're a gourmet.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

I don't know, I did put it in the fridge, but then I saw a bunch of moisture in the bag on the plastic, so I took it out.
This is Nickols whole wheat country style bread. I usually only use about a loaf a week, less really, but I usually throw it out in a week, cause I like it fresh. I just tried the "bunny" brand from Kroger, to see if a different brand would be better, but I need to look more careful at the store, this one says "best if used by Dec 14th" I just got it tonight, Dec 11th, and it don't seem real fresh. (Soft) I like a soft bread.



> >>> Put it in the fridge.
>
> >>
>
> >> That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
>
> >> freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. Searches show up many
>
> >> hits on this, here's one:
>
> >>
>
> >> http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html
>
> >>
>
> >> nancy
>
> >
>
> > Our bread does very well in the fridge.
>
>
>
> Would be okay for toast but it really does change the texture.

On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:38:50 -0800 (PST), Chemo
> wrote:

> Our bread does very well in the fridge.

I believe you. I think the argument against refrigerating it is more
evidence that people are using their science theories more than their
cooking ability and practical experience. "A little learning is a
dangerous thing."

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 12/10/2012 6:38 PM, Chemo wrote:
> On Dec 10, 3:05 pm, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> On 12/10/2012 5:36 PM, Chemo wrote:> On Dec 10, 2:04 pm, wrote:
>>>> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator,
>>
>> >but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or
>> on the counter,
>> >but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I
>> got this bread
>> > mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture.
>> Being in the winter,
>> >I would not think it would be humid.
>>
>>>> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
>>>> Thanks, Tony
>>
>>> Put it in the fridge.
>>
>> That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
>> freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. Searches show up many
>> hits on this, here's one:
>>
>> http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html
>>
>> nancy
>
> Our bread does very well in the fridge.
>
Mine, too. I don't eat a lot of bread but a loaf of Publix brand whole
wheat bread lasts for a couple of weeks in the fridge. The texture is
just fine, not too moist or prone to mold and not tough or stale
quickly, either.

Jill

On 12/10/2012 6:38 PM, Chemo wrote:
> On Dec 10, 3:05 pm, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:

>>> Put it in the fridge.
>>
>> That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
>> freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. Searches show up many
>> hits on this, here's one:
>>
>> http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html

> Our bread does very well in the fridge.

I stopped putting it in there years ago because I didn't like
how it turned out. I wasn't surprised to hear there's science
behind it.

nancy

On 12/10/2012 10:52 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 12/10/2012 6:38 PM, Chemo wrote:
>> On Dec 10, 3:05 pm, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>
>>>> Put it in the fridge.
>>>
>>> That's the worst place to put your bread given the choice of
>>> freezer, room temp, or refrigerator. Searches show up many
>>> hits on this, here's one:
>>>
>>> http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/...to_store_.html
>
>> Our bread does very well in the fridge.
>
> I stopped putting it in there years ago because I didn't like
> how it turned out. I wasn't surprised to hear there's science
> behind it.
>
> nancy

Yabbut... if I didn't store bread in the fridge it would definitely get
moldy before I could use up the loaf. Sure, I could buy smaller
loaves... some name brand like Pepperidge Farm at twice the price. But
I like the store brand (not artisnal type) bread. I freeze loaves of
it, too. What I need to start doing is what someone else (Dave?)
mentioned and just thaw a couple of slices as I need them. Doesn't take
long. Now if only I could find eggs by the half dozen...

Jill

On 10/12/2012 5:04 PM, wrote:
> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator, but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or on the counter, but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I got this bread mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture. Being in the winter, I would not think it would be humid.
> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
> Thanks, Tony
>

How long does it take you to go through a loaf of bread? A loaf last sat
least a week for me, so I toss into the freezer when i get home and take
out a couple slices at a time as needed. It is not as good as fresh, but
it is better than 2-3 day old bread.

On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:32:39 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 10/12/2012 5:04 PM, wrote:
> > I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the refrigerator, but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the microwave, or on the counter, but I still get moisture in the bread, and it starts to get soggy. I got this bread mid day Saturday and today already it had begun to pick up moisture. Being in the winter, I would not think it would be humid.
> > My bread is getting ruined. Help?
> > Thanks, Tony
> >
>
> How long does it take you to go through a loaf of bread? A loaf last sat
> least a week for me, so I toss into the freezer when i get home and take
> out a couple slices at a time as needed. It is not as good as fresh, but
> it is better than 2-3 day old bread.

I certainly agree with the freezer option. If I had room, that's
exactly what I'd do too.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

> wrote:
> I wonder If anyone can help, I had been storing my bread on top of the
> refrigerator, but have stopped doing that, I tried keeping it in the
> microwave, or on the counter, but I still get moisture in the bread, and
> it starts to get soggy. I got this bread mid day Saturday and today
> already it had begun to pick up moisture. Being in the winter, I would
> not think it would be humid.
> My bread is getting ruined. Help?
> Thanks, Tony

If I feel the bread is too moist, I let it breath. Keep an eye on it, then
reseal.

Greg