After cooking the bread, how should I store it before eating, in frig or room temperature? How long?
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After baking any bread made of any type of flour it should be left at room temperature until it has completely cooled. Do not put it in a plastic bag or cover it in anything that prohibits air flow. Enclosing a hot/warm loaf of bread encourages mold. After the bread is completely cool you may place it or wrap it in plastic. If you haven't finished eating it within 2 days you should put it in the refrigerator. I find that gluten free bread mildews faster than bread made with wheat flour. I'm not sure why that is. (Maybe someone with a good background in chemistry could answer that.)
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I buy it for my 11 year old autistic son. He has a very limited diet, and eats the same thing every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All three meals include two slices of Bob's Red Mill bread. Consequently, he goes through a loaf every couple of days. Since it is consumed so quickly, I store it in an airtight canister on top of the refrigerator, and have not had any problems with spoilage. Toasting the bread prior to eating it seems to give it increased "body." Not sure of what the shelf life might be. Hope this helps. Malcolm
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We store in fridge and in zip loc bags. Take out as we need. Make sure bread is cooled completely before puting in fridge. If it is put in fridge while warm it can spoil pretty quick ( if sealed in bag). If you place in fridge to cool, it will absorb flavors in fridge. We usually make a loaf around noon and eat it for dinner.
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I just kept in in the bred box and it was fine for several days in the cool weather. For longer or in warm weather, I'd refrigerate to prevent mold.
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I did not think about refrigerating when I first made it and it was out three days in some warm temperatures (80's) and spoiled in 3 days. I then refrigerated it after cooling from baking and it has stayed fresh for at least 7 days, not sure how long it would go past that.
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I keep mine at room temp, we are currently having a "heat wave", it remains solid. To store it for longer periods of time or if it gets too soft, I would refrigerate it. When used to make body butter or lip conditioners, it needs to be gently melted, so it can be used directly from the frig. Hope this helps! KK
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I always store the bread in the refrigerator, and usually I put half the loaf in the freezer, and then half in the fridge. I separate the pieces I put in the freezer with a paper towel between each slice; that helps prevent ice crystals from forming (at least I think it does!) which will make the bread soggy when you thaw it. It's a small loaf, so usually we eat it up pretty quickly (!), but I have kept it at least a week and it's ok. Beyond that I could not say... I've tried all kinds of commercially made GF bread and this is the best. I've never bought a whole case before, I only get a loaf at a time at the Whole Foods ... I always store the bread in the refrigerator, and usually I put half the loaf in the freezer, and then half in the fridge. I separate the pieces I put in the freezer with a paper towel between each slice; that helps prevent ice crystals from forming (at least I think it does!) which will make the bread soggy when you thaw it. It's a small loaf, so usually we eat it up pretty quickly (!), but I have kept it at least a week and it's ok. Beyond that I could not say... I've tried all kinds of commercially made GF bread and this is the best. I've never bought a whole case before, I only get a... » Read More I always store the bread in the refrigerator, and usually I put half the loaf in the freezer, and then half in the fridge. I separate the pieces I put in the freezer with a paper towel between each slice; that helps prevent ice crystals from forming (at least I think it does!) which will make the bread soggy when you thaw it. It's a small loaf, so usually we eat it up pretty quickly (!), but I have kept it at least a week and it's ok. Beyond that I could not say... I've tried all kinds of commercially made GF bread and this is the best. I've never bought a whole case before, I only get a loaf at a time at the Whole Foods ... « Show Less
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i add yeast to bread machine then warm water.add salt last. hopes this helps. ted
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Personally I would store wrapped breads in any bread box. Seems to help keep them fresh for a longer period of time.
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Hi - you can freeze it, but I never have and the packages last for months. Once opened, if kept in a plastic bag, they last longer than regular bread also, but you'll want to use it up as if it is regular bread.
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I can't really say. Bread does not last long around our house; usually a loaf is gone in 3 days or less . It is not sealed. Air will get in behind the swiveling roll top.
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Once again, Mr Carter is right! Good answers and I agree with all of them. Just make sure a family member doesn't accidentally pitch the paddle in the trash like my husband did when he was cleaning out the fridge! I saw the bread was gone and fished it out so all is well. Now I make sure to remove it before storing the fresh loaf.
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Make sure to freeze it until you are ready to start.take out the first day and defrost it at room temperature then return to fridge until ready to drink
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I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly. - I don't believe I lowered the temp - but I did check on my breads about 5 minutes before the recommended time - I have a cake tester which I use to make sure the center of my breads are cooked. Good Luck and Happy Holidays to you all .... :D
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Yes, freezing is probably the best way to maintain their products. They come double bagged too. Occasionally I've had problems separating slices of the frozen multigrain bread but none with the sourdough or white bread. All are great toasted!
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Proofing the yeast helps a lot. 1/4 cup water, 1 packet yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar - bubbles n foam = good else the yeast went bad. You can also proof the bread place dough in oven above a pot of boiling water to bring the unbaked bread above room temperature. These methods wake the yeast up and help suatain the fermentation process. Always store unused yeast in cool dry place. At the price i bought these for ~$13 for 48 packets one or two bad packs dont make much of a differernce' just toss in another pack to proof.
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As I understand the rest is to allow the ingredients to stabilize at room temp. What I know is the bread maker does an excellent job. Hope this helps
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You must follow directions to "multiply" the amount of starter available to both have enough to make the bread and have some to save for the next time. This can take 3-5 days. (Starters kept fed, used weekly, and kept in the refrig will actually live for decades - my last one was in constant use for over 30 years until I forgot about it and it died. After growing it the first time all it will need is overnight the following times.) Enjoy! Might I suggest sourdough banana nut bread? A great favorite with family and friends.
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I always freeze udi's GF white sandwich bread when it arrives because I buy it by the case since I don't live in area close to a store that carries this bread. I will take it out of the freezer one loaf at a time and store in the refrigerator until I use it up. It does get a little stale before I can eat a full loaf and then I just toast it. Hope this is helpful. Joyce G.
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Oh I am sorry I can't give you that date. I transferred mine to food grade containers and have them stored in the freezer. I usually use the bread flour in about 3 months and the others last a bit longer. So far it is still fresh in the freezer.
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In small print on the container the instructions are to store in a cool, dry place, best if refrigerated. Hope this helps. I really recommend this product. It has helped me immensely. LS