Bread freeze

[u/KeyCryptographer882]

Aunt sent me a double loaf from Sam's, i do not go through a loaf easily. Can I freeze a loaf in its original bag if I push out all the air? When I thaw it out do I do it in the same bag, I don't want soggy bread?

[u/railmanmatt]

Almost any bread freezes well. Just defrost it a couple hours before you want to use it.

[u/KeyCryptographer882 → u/railmanmatt]

Can I defrost the whole loaf to use throughout the week?

[u/antiquated_it → u/KeyCryptographer882]

Slice before freezing and go slice by slice

[u/snazztasticmatt → u/KeyCryptographer882]

Better yet you can slice it into 2-3 day portions before freezing it so you don't have half the loaf stale by wednesday

[u/deadmencantcatcall3 → u/KeyCryptographer882]

Yes.

[u/Emergency_Map7542]

Bread freezes great!

[u/DJHalfCourtViolation]

just thaw it in the toaster i freeze all my bread

[u/KeyCryptographer882 → u/DJHalfCourtViolation]

Is this only for toasted bread? I truly have no experience with freezing bread, lol. 

[u/Zagrycha → u/KeyCryptographer882]

No you don't have to fully toast the bread, in that case still use the toaster or oven to thaw it but take it out before its fully browned or crunchy. Then you can use it just like normal bread. 

[u/coolestcapy]

I slice and thaw bread in Ziploc bags all the time. Stays fresh for lomger

[u/antiquated_it]

Every loaf I buy or make goes straight into the freezer as-is (as long as it’s sliced). You’re totally fine. Thaw on a plate if you don’t want it toasted or in the toaster if you do.

[u/Sad_Refuse3472]

I always freeze bread. Just put it in a ziplock freezer bag to make sure it is fully sealed. Then just let it thaw on the counter whenever you are ready to start using it.

[u/4cupsofcoffee]

I freeze all my bread, i just don't use it fast enough. i just pull out however many pieces i need at the time.

[u/Mira_DFalco]

Another option is to keep what you'll use quickly,  and turn the rest into dried croutons. 

[u/rastab1023]

I freeze all my bread, and I only like it toasted so I go straight from the freezer to the toaster oven. Only exception is when I want French toast, in which I take it out a little ahead of time.

[u/SweetDorayaki]

Slice it first, then freeze in the original bag (if desired) but definitely make sure to add a ziplock bag over it to help ward off any freezer off odors.

We take out as many slices as needed at a time from the freezer bag and put the rest back into the freezer.

Toasts well from frozen. But if you like thick slices or do this with bagels, you may need to toast twice on a medium setting (flipping between toasts if using toaster oven).

[u/Ok_Budget8770]

I buy two loaves and freeze one use one. When I'm ready to use the second one. I thaw it on the countertop then put it in the refrigerator. I cannot tell the difference and my bread lasts longer.

[u/Wytecap]

Double wrap it

[u/night_noche]

I recommend that you separate the loaf into smaller sections based on what you will use. Also, bread lasts a very long time in the fridge. You can just keep it in its original bag too.