How to Store Sourdough Bread
You've spent hours making the perfect loaf - now keep it fresh! Learn the best storage methods to maintain that crusty exterior and soft crumb.
The Golden Rule: Never Refrigerate Sourdough
The cold temperature in your fridge accelerates staling (starch retrogradation). Room temperature storage keeps your bread fresher, longer.
Storage Methods Compared
Each storage method has trade-offs between crust crispness and crumb moisture.
Bread Box
Freshness
4-5 days
Crust Quality
Good
- Looks great on counter
- Good airflow
Best for: Regular bakers who eat bread within a week
$44.95 - View ProductLinen Bread Bag
Freshness
3-4 days
Crust Quality
Excellent
- Maintains crust texture
- Breathable
Best for: Those who love crusty bread and eat it quickly
$18.95 - View ProductCut-Side Down
Freshness
2-3 days
Crust Quality
Good
- No equipment needed
- Keeps crumb moist
Best for: Immediate consumption, no storage needed
FreeFreeze It
Freshness
3 months
Crust Quality
Variable
- Long-term storage
- Batch baking friendly
Best for: Batch bakers, living alone, reducing waste
FreeSourdough Freshness Timeline
Storage Do's & Don'ts
Do
- Let bread cool completely before storing
- Store cut-side down on a cutting board
- Use a bread box with ventilation holes
- Freeze sliced bread for easy access
- Revive stale bread by wetting and baking at 180°C
Don't
- Store in plastic - it traps moisture and kills the crust
- Refrigerate sourdough - it stales faster in the fridge
- Store near heat sources or in direct sunlight
- Leave bread unwrapped for more than a day
- Freeze bread that's already stale
How to Freeze Sourdough Properly
- 1
Let it cool completely
Wait at least 2 hours after baking before freezing. Warm bread creates condensation.
- 2
Slice first (optional)
Pre-slicing lets you thaw only what you need. Great for toast!
- 3
Wrap tightly
Use plastic wrap, then a freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible.
- 4
Thaw and refresh
Thaw at room temperature, then refresh in a 180°C oven for 5-10 minutes.
Pro Tip
Frozen sourdough is best used within 3 months. Label your freezer bags with the date!
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