Storing GF bread

cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 2546 Location: Washington State

I have been baking all my own GF bread since I was dx in August. Do I have to refrigerate it after it is baked? I have been, but it seems to dry it out. Most GF bread in the store is refrigerated or frozen. Is this because it has no preservatives, or do the GF ingredients themselves require refrigeration?

Now that we are going totally GF for the whole family, I have got to come up with some good tasting bread.

Thanks for any thoughts!
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-Colleen
Dx 8/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
10-YO son Dx 11/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
Daughters (12 and 2) have neg. bloodwork

A woman is like a tea bag-you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. - Eleanor Roosevelt

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8607 Location: WI, USA

Hi Colleen,

I will cut it up right away and then freeze it. I will package them in 2's. 2 slices then a piece of waxed paper or in baggies.

This way I can grab out what I need. I don't eat a whole loaf at a time anymore LOL So it will mold before I can finish it. I feel this is due to no preservitives.

Hope this helps.
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nowakb · Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Orange Co., NY

Hi Colleen! I've been making my own gf bread since March. So far I've just kept it at room temp. in a large zip-lock bag and slice as needed. It usually lasts for about 4 days give or take a day before it either gets some mold or goes stale. It's usually mostly gone by then anyway. I'd say if your family is going to eat it quickly leave it out. If you freesze it, then you'll have to toast it for it not to be soggy.

Good luck!

Becky

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8607 Location: WI, USA

Becky,

I don't notice my bread being soggy after I freeze it.

I should add...when my bread is out...I have a tupperware container that is shaped like a loaf of bread.

Lexi - I always thought that putting NGF bread in the fridge DRYS it out...it might be different for GF bread. Cold air is always drier - at least it is here in WI in the winter LOL!!

Maybe I'll try it and see what happens.

EDIT: I found this on the Wonder Bread Site:

What is the best way to store Wonder Bread?

We recommend storing bread products at room temperature to maintain freshness. Refrigerator temperatures (+40F) tend to accelerate staling though cooler temperatures do inhibit mold growth.
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“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 2546 Location: Washington State

Thanks for everyone's opinions. We are going to try it at room temperature and see how it goes. We went through a whole loaf yesterday (it was a small one), so it doesn't seem like it will be sitting around long!
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-Colleen
Dx 8/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
10-YO son Dx 11/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
Daughters (12 and 2) have neg. bloodwork

A woman is like a tea bag-you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. - Eleanor Roosevelt