KEEPING HOME BAKED BREAD FRESH

During the summer it is hard to keep bread from getting too hot and molding quickly, especially when it is home made or with out preservatives.

To help try to keep the bread fresh a bit longer, wrap any leftovers in wax paper, then an airtight storage bag and store in the refrigerator.

This will only extend the life for a day or two, so make sure that you eat any fresh bread as soon as possible to minimize waste.

If you don't think that you are going to be able to eat all of the bread before it goes bad, using a knife or a pizza cutter cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes and set out to dry for a day or two in a well ventilated area. You can then place them into an airtight storage container. Now when a recipe asks for breadcrumbs all you have to do is crush the bread and add to your recipe. You can also use the bread cubes for croutons or stuffing.