How Do I Store and Refresh My Sourdough Bread?

At The Leavened Box, our bread is specially packaged after baking to preserve its freshness. It is frozen to lock in its flavor and texture, but it requires a simple revival process when you're ready to enjoy it. Follow these easy steps to bring your bread back to life:

1. Defrost the Bread: Place the frozen, wrapped bread on your counter to defrost.
2. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Moisten the Bread: Once completely defrosted, uncover the bread and run it under the faucet for approximately 5 seconds.
4. Bake the Bread: Place the whole loaf directly on the oven rack. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is crispy.
5. Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool on the counter for about 15 minutes.
6. Enjoy: Slice and enjoy your refreshed sourdough bread!

Perfect for savoring that freshly baked taste anytime!

While the fermentation process gives sourdough a longer shelf life than regular bread, it can still go stale after about 4 days. If your bread is starting to feel a little stale, follow these steps to revive it:

1. Moisten the Crust: Run the crust end of the bread under the faucet briefly.
2. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Prepare for Baking: Place the bread, crumb side down, on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
4. Bake the Bread: Bake for about 15 minutes.
5. Enjoy: Your bread will come out tasting like it's freshly baked!

It's a simple way to bring your sourdough back to life and enjoy that fresh-baked taste!

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The best way to store your sourdough bread is to keep it in an enclosed paper bag or in a bread box of your choosing. This will help preserve its crustiness and keep it fresh for longer. Enjoy your sourdough at its best by following this simple storage tip!

No! Storing sourdough bread in the refrigerator dries it out and will cause it to go stale much faster than leaving it on the counter. For the best taste and texture, keep your sourdough in an enclosed paper bag or a bread box at room temperature.

Another benefit of freezing your sourdough is that it will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 8 months. For easy portioning and reheating, you can also slice your sourdough bread and place the slices in a sealed plastic bag. This way, you can enjoy a fresh-tasting slice anytime!