Freezing bread, sliced or whole

I make bread once every 2 weeks for lunch. Is it best to freeze, them slice as quickly as possible and get back into the freezer. Or slice then freeze. Which one keeps it fresher?

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Best Answer

This is not that big of a decision.

Two weeks is a short enough time that, if the bread is sealed well and kept frozen, you are unlikely see much of a difference in quality either way.

Sliced bread has more surface area and so doesn't keep as well. Unsliced can be inconvenient to slice when fully frozen.

The worst thing you can do is to let the bread thaw before slicing and refreeze. From your question it seems you recognize this.

If you only plan on consuming a few slices a day and all the bread within two weeks, I would recommend slicing before freezing just for the convenience.

I have done it both ways but usually freeze my loaves whole because we consume them a loaf at a time.

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Wrap each loaf tightly in plastic wrap. Then wrap it in foil or freezer paper. The double-wrap is your secret weapon for freshness. Test Kitchen tip: Slice your bread before freezing so you can remove only the slices you'd like to use each time, rather than having to thaw the entire loaf.

Is it better to freeze bread whole or sliced?

Tip: Slice your bread before you freeze it. That way, you won't have to thaw and refreeze the entire loaf every time you want a slice or two.

Can you freeze bread whole?

What about freezing a whole loaf? You can stash a whole loaf in the freezer, double-wrapped in plastic wrap or resealable plastic bags (which you can reuse!).

Can bread slices be frozen?

Bread can stay good in the freezer for up to three months. If you are going to freeze by the slice, make sure you flash freeze the slices first before storing them in the freezer bag. Flash freezing prevents the slices from sticking together so they are easier to take out.

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