Can You Freeze Crusty Bread?

Freezing bread is by far the best way to preserve it in the exact state you bought it in: crusty crust, soft interior. ... Place your bread in a sealed zip-top bag, pushing out as much air as possible, and pop it in the freezer. When you're ready to eat, take it out and put it in the oven to revive it.

How do you keep crusty bread crusty?

To retain the freshness of crusty loaves of bread, store them unwrapped at room temperature. Once sliced, place breads in closed paper bags. To maintain freshness of soft-crust loaves, store in airtight plastic bags or wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature.

How do you store crusty artisan bread?

Crusty bread can be stored uncovered at room temperature for the first day. By the end of the day, it's best to wrap it in foil (not plastic) or in a paper bag and kept at room temperature for a second day. After the second day, it's really best to freeze it.