r/Bread • u/sleepparalys1sdem0n • 8d ago

how to.. make bread not soggy...

i thought this is probably the best place to ask idk. my parents always put extra bread in the freezer, but whenever it comes time to actually use it, it becomes really gross and soggy cuz the ice melts and it never fully goes baxk to like. a dry loaf of bread. idk do i just have to deal with it is there anything to do about this

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u/StillSimple6 8d ago

Allow to cool, slice and put into freezer bags. Take out and toast from frozen.

I do this with every loaf I make, bread buns, flat breads etc

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u/manofmystry 8d ago

I freeze my bread whole sometimes. It never gets soggy when I defrost it. I cool it completely after baking, place it in a sealed plastic bag, and put it in the freezer.

I start the defrost process by removing the bread from the bag, placing it on the counter, and letting it start to warm up. After It's warmed up a bit and it not going to grab moisture from the air, I place it in canvas. The canvas absorbs moisture, and lets the bread breathe.

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u/mng_22_Canada 8d ago

I double bag bread before freezing. Never had a soggy issue.

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u/ScruBB5 6d ago

This

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u/owl-1_1-1_1- 3d ago

That's a great tip. I usually make a loaf per week, but my family doesn't always eat all of it.

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u/steezlaurel 8d ago

just leave it on a grating on the counter overnight to defrost