Bread will go mouldy faster if placed near these common kitchen items

loaf of fresh bread on countertop

A baker revealed how to keep bread fresh for longer (Image: Getty)

Bread is a must in many households, but how quickly it can go stale can be incredibly annoying.

There are many , but most of the time is it due to how we store it.

According to an expert, while most of us reckon leaving it on the countertop or in a is good enough, where you keep it in the kitchen has a huge impact on how long your loaf remains fresh.

Top baker Emilie Raffa shares easy bread recipes and tips on her blog, The Clever Carrot, and she has revealed some helpful pieces of advice on quickly.

She pointed out that heat from kitchen appliances are usually to blame when it comes to loaves losing its freshness rapidly.

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She explained: “Years ago, we used to keep our bread in a plastic bag, in a drawer nestled in-between the dishwasher and fridge. The excess heat from the two appliances, plus the moisture locked in the plastic bag, created the perfect storm for mould to grow. Everything in that drawer was covered in green hairy spots – rolls, tortillas, raisin bread – you name it.”

However, the expert did give some great insight. For those wanting to keep their bread fresh for up to two weeks on longer, here’s what you should do.

According to the baker, storing it in cool, dry spot, well away from heat or moisture sources. So for reference, that’s keeping your loaf away from the oven. stove, fridge and as well as the fruit bowl – why?

This is because as fruits ripen, they let out moisture creating the perfect clammy and moist environment that mould absolutely loves.

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Keeping a sandwich in plastic keeps in moisture (Image: Getty)

Emilie warned: “Mould loves heat, moisture and food sources. For best resuts, keep your bread away from excess heat and humidity.”

The best storage for your bread also depends on the type. Plastic bags are great for sandwich bread as it keeps in the moisture whilst maintaining a soft crust. However, the expert warns not to seal the bag too tightly to prevent moulding.

“Sandwich bread does well when stored in a plastic bag; it locks in moisture which keeps the crust soft. But too much mosture will create mould, so I’ve found it’s best not to keep the bag airtight. Loosely twist the end to close,” she explained.

For those brioche roll and soft bun lovers, paper bags are you’re best friend. While they act well due to their breathability, it is important not to let too much air in as it could lead to staleness.

a person opening fridge with loaf of bread inside

The expert favours keeping loafs in the fridge (Image: Getty)

What really does it for the expert is a well wrapped up loaf stored in the fridge. It keeps loaves fresh and doesn’t take up the room unlike a bread box.

She said: “Fresh bread can in fact be stored in the fridge, contrary to what you might’ve read online (I never used to recommend this myself). We do this at our restaurant with excellent results.”

Bread loaves and rolls can be stored at room temperature for two to four days and, in the fridge, it can be kept for between seven and 14 days.

For that same freshness, Emilie suggests warming the bread in the oven at 150C before serving it up.

She shared that the refrigeration will fight off mould and keep bread fresh for longer in comparison to leaving it on the countertop.

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