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Fridge or not? What’s the best way to store bread?

Our experts have some airtight advice on stopping your loaf from going stale – and even freshening it up again – but whatever you do, keep it out of the…

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The Guardian reports: Our experts have some airtight advice on stopping your loaf from going stale – and even freshening it up again – but whatever you do, keep it out of the fridge What’s the best way to store bread?

Beeswax wraps, plastic bags, fridge – I’ve tried everything except a bread bin. That’s why the crumb turns all soft and fluffy.

This lifestyle story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include I’ve, Sophia Handschuh and Sourdough Sophia.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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I’ve, Sophia Handschuh, Sourdough Sophia, London
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