Storing fresh sourdough [duplicate]

I would like to know what is the best way to store fresh baked sourdough so that it maintains a nice crunchy crust and a nice soft, slightly moist, light texture? I usually store it at room temperature in a large tupperware with a loose fitting lid or on the countertop. I have finally succeeded in baking the perfect sourdough; I am very happy:) I now just need to know what storage method I should use. I know it stores well in the freezer.

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Best Answer

I don’t think it is possible to perfectly preserve both crisp crust and moist crumb. There is always going to be a degree of equalisation of moisture between crust and crumb.

The only way to have the experience of fresh baked bread every day is to bake it every day. That said, one of the joys of sourdough is its characteristic ageing. It’s perfect with butter on day one, by day two it’s good for sandwiches and by day three it’s perfect for toasting.

My preferred method for storing is wrapped in a cotton cloth and kept in a metal breadbin.

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At Prairie Flour Bread Co, we recommend that you store your sourdough bread in a cotton bread bag or wrapped in a large tea towel, so that the bread can 'breathe'. Leave your bread in a relatively cool place so it can maintain normal ambient moisture levels. It is not recommended to store bread in the fridge.

How do you keep sourdough bread fresh after cutting?

Storing your Sourdough Loaves

As a general rule, avoid the fridge! fridges are way too dry and too cold and will cause your bread to get super hard super fast. ...

Once COMPLETELY cooled and sliced, wrap loaf well in plastic wrap and store at room temp. Vacuum sealed is also quite helpful. ...

FREEZER! ...

RE\u2014>BAKE!

Do you prove sourdough twice?

A 24-hour rise time will produce much more sour bread than a 4-hour rise time. If using a shorter rise period, 4-12 hours, a second rise is optional. If desired, punch dough down, reshape, and proof a second time.

How long does second rise of sourdough last?

The second rise lasts one hour. Repeat the folding process and place the dough back in the bowl. The third rise is 90 minutes. By the end of this rise your dough should feel much lighter and airier.

Should you refrigerate homemade sourdough bread?

How Do You Keep Sourdough Fresh in the Fridge? The only time sourdough bread should be stored in the fridge is during the cold retard - that is before it's baked. Baked sourdough bread should never be stored in the fridge because it will cause it to go stale more quickly than if it was just left out on the counter.

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