Homemade bread is the best tasting bread. It is also healthier for your family because you know what it is going in it. Plus who doesn’t like bread fresh from the oven.

When it comes to freezing homemade bread, there are a few tips that you need to follow to avoid a mushy mess. So just how does one go about freezing homemade bread?

One of the keys is to freeze the bread as soon as it has completely cooled. Wrap the bread in freezer friendly plastic while still it is slightly warm to maintain moisture. It is best to double wrap or double bag the bread for the best outcome. Also be sure to label the bread so it does not sit in the freezer longer than it should.

Then, when you take it out of the freezer simply let the bread defrost on its own. Once the bread is defrosted you may then slice it and eat. You may also choose to heat the bread by toasting it or baking it for a few minutes. Warm bread with dinner is a big winner at most dinner tables.

There are some rules of thumb when it comes to different types of breads that should be covered as well. Some bread will freeze better if you make sure to follow these few simple tips.

For hard-crusted breads like French or Italian loaves wrap them loosely in freezer friendly wrap or bags to allow air to circulate around them. When it is time to thaw, do so at room temperature while the bread is still in wrapper. Before serving, you need to place the hard-crusted breads in the oven at 400ºF for 4 to 5 minutes to bring back crispness. Hard-crusted bread can be store in the freezer for up to 6 months at 0ºF.

Soft-crusted breads like tortillas, pita bread or sliced yeast breads can be prepared and cooled as usual, wrapped in freezer material and placed in the freezer. Wrapping soft-crusted properly will help to ensure that it will last from 6 to 8 months in the freezer at 0º.

Homemade bread can be frozen successfully. This method of preserving your homemade bread will give your family fresh bread that you made with your hands, from scratch with ingredients that you can trust. By following these tips you will be able to freeze bread the right way every time.
And for more freezer cooking tips get the Freezer Cooking Made Simple guide.