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Fill the freezer with bread in a targeted manner

Bread is served every day in this country. However, buying or baking it fresh every day is not always feasible. The freezer can step in for the dead time between two shopping aisles, provided it has been filled beforehand.

• buy more bread and freeze some of it
• the next time you bake, simply knead twice the amount of dough
• hardly takes any more time, but saves an entire baking course

Enjoy the variety thanks to the freezer

Not all bread is the same. The bakers offer countless different loaves, after all, we live in the country with most types of bread. But a whole loaf of bread is big, sometimes that also applies to half of it. The freezer is a good solution for this:

• Cut off the desired amount and enjoy
• Freeze the rest in portions
• Buy a new type of bread and do the same
• In between take a desired type of bread from the freezer

Save leftovers for later

Unexpectedly changed the menu or not very hungry? Bread can be left over quickly. So that it doesn't end up in the waste bin, you can freeze it and give it more shelf life.

Which bread is suitable for the chest?

All types of bread can be frozen well. However, the bread should be freshly bought or freshly baked. Stale bread doesn't get any better in the freezer either.

• Freeze soon after shopping / baking
• Bread should be cold
• Freeze any leftovers as quickly as possible

Freeze whole or in slices?

You can freeze a whole loaf of bread without any problems. However, it may be more convenient to split the loaf into several pieces or slice it.

• Bread can be divided into portions better
• later the required amount can be removed more easily
• the rest can be left frozen in the chest

How to freeze bread properly

Bread can easily dry out from the frost in the freezer, so it must only be put in well protected:

• Wrap tightly with aluminum foil
• or put in the bag and squeeze out air before sealing

Bread is best stored at minus 18 degrees Celsius.

It is therefore essential to note the date of the freezing so that you have an overview at all times.

durability

Whole bread can be kept for 6 months in the freezer. Slices of bread should be used up within 3 months. Toast can be kept for 1 to 3 months.

Thaw bread

You can slowly defrost a whole piece of bread or individual slices of bread at room temperature. Bread slices and toast can also be frozen in the toaster and are ready to eat within a few minutes.

Bake the bread

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius without convection for 15 to 20 minutes. Then the bread should rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.

Conclusion for quick readers

• Bread: Bread can be frozen very well; all varieties tolerate the frost
• Stock-keeping: Buy or bake more bread in a targeted manner and freeze it in advance
• Leftovers: Don't throw away any leftover bread, rather freeze it
• Freezing: freezing bread while it is still fresh; however, it should be completely cold
• Portioning: freeze bread whole or cut into pieces or Cut slices
• Packing: Wrap tightly in aluminum foil; alternatively, put in a bag, press out the air and seal
• Shelf life: At minus 18 degrees Celsius: whole bread 6 months; Bread slices and toast 3 months
• Tip: Note the date of freezing on the packaging!
• Thawing: Slowly at room temperature; Slices and toast can be toasted frozen.
• Baking: Bake at 180 degrees without convection for 15 to 20 minutes; then let it rest for about 30 minutes.