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Can I freeze my selfmade focaccia?
In my family I am well known for baking a great focaccia bread, but soon I won't be able to bake for some time, so my idea was to bake a big batch and put it into the freezer. Will that work or will ...
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delaying moldy bread
I always keep bread around, home-made or otherwise. Is there a way to keep it from molding, or at least delay the process?
I've tried the fridge with some success (extra day or two), but I don't ...
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Storing hard crusted bread
I'm currently baking a batch of sourdough bread. My last batch turned out perfectly with a hard crust and chewy inside. My problem is how to store the bread such that the crust stays hard. If I put it ...
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Why did mold develop on the top of my sourdough?
I made some sourdough starter from scratch, using garden grapes, flour and water. It was wonderful for the first few batches. Today, I was going to get another bread batch going, and when I looked ...
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How to store bagels?
I've seen conflicting advice on how to store bagels.
I make 6 at a time, for use over the course of a week (or less).
Should I store the ones I'm planning on eating tomorrow and the day after ...
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Is there a way to bring a loaf of bread that's gone dry, back to life?
It seems that some of the whole grain loafs seem to dry out very quickly, even stored in a plastic bag - if it hasn't started to turn green, is there a way to restore some of the life back into them?
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What's the purpose of a bread box?
For some reason I always thought bread boxes were supposed to be wood, and that some property of wood helped keep bread fresh. Like a cigar box, perhaps. But after looking for a bread box, I see ...
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What are the pros and cons of storing bread in various locations?
Why should/shouldn't I store my bread in the fridge/freezer/breadbox/plastic bag/etc?
