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Freezing bread

"Chris Dalrymple" <chrisdd@bellsouth.net>
Sat, 17 Jun 2000 10:56:30 -0500
v100.n048.6
I freeze my bread in two freezer bags. Since I bake with little or no fat, I
cut the loaves in 1/2 first. After a month in the freezer I find that the
crust starts to get a wee bit tough, but with no discernable loss of taste.
Defrost the loaf in the sealed bag to retain moisture.

 >From: C&D
 >Subject: Freezing bread

 >Hi everyone.  I made an extra loaf this weekend to freeze, but don't
 >know what the best way to do this is.  I wrapped it in plastic wrap,
 >then a plastic grocery bag, but is there a better way to do this?

 >Also, what suggestions do you have for defrosting a loaf and how long
 >can I keep the bread frozen before it loses its texture or flavour?