Storage life of bread
Baguettes, round breads and stone-ground whole-wheat
breads
Your METRO baker suggests you store
these breads in a clean and dry area, preferably in a linen, cotton
or paper bag or in a bread box. It is not recommended to store
breads in metal or plastic containers, plastic bags, or in the
refrigerator.
Long breads such as baguettes and ficelles, have more air cells and are therefore much lighter than round breads, which is why they harden and go rancid much quicker. In fact, ideally, a baguette should be eaten on the day it was baked. And who would ever complain…the yeasty aroma of fresh baked bread is so wonderful; why not visit your METRO bakery every day!
To freeze bread, preferably choose round breads that do not dry out as quickly as long breads. Tightly covered with plastic wrap, bread can be stored in the freezer for up to two months.
Sliced breads and breads in a bag
Though breads can be stored in the refrigerator,
there will be some loss in lightness and moisture. Bread keeps for
several days at room temperature. In very hot or humid weather,
bread will of course stay fresher longer if it is refrigerated.
Also check the “best before” date on the plastic tag or the bag
itself.
These breads can also be frozen in their original package for up to two months.
Your METRO baker suggests you store
these breads in a clean and dry area, preferably in a linen, cotton
or paper bag or in a bread box. It is not recommended to store
breads in metal or plastic containers, plastic bags, or in the
refrigerator. Long breads such as baguettes and ficelles, have more air cells and are therefore much lighter than round breads, which is why they harden and go rancid much quicker. In fact, ideally, a baguette should be eaten on the day it was baked. And who would ever complain…the yeasty aroma of fresh baked bread is so wonderful; why not visit your METRO bakery every day!
To freeze bread, preferably choose round breads that do not dry out as quickly as long breads. Tightly covered with plastic wrap, bread can be stored in the freezer for up to two months.
Sliced breads and breads in a bag
Though breads can be stored in the refrigerator,
there will be some loss in lightness and moisture. Bread keeps for
several days at room temperature. In very hot or humid weather,
bread will of course stay fresher longer if it is refrigerated.
Also check the “best before” date on the plastic tag or the bag
itself. These breads can also be frozen in their original package for up to two months.