Storing and saving bread: how to waste less at home
Bread is one of the foods that ends up in the bin most often at home. A shame, because a few simple habits keep it fresh longer and give old slices an easy second life.
Why bread gets thrown away so quickly
Bread dries out, goes stale or grows mould before we finish it. Often we buy a little too much, or a fresh loaf we do not use in time.
The good news: bread is one of the easiest foods to save. You almost never have to throw it away if you know how to store it and what to do with the leftovers.
How to store bread best
Where you keep it makes a big difference. A bread bin or a linen bag keeps the crust crisp and stops bread from drying out too fast.
Try not to keep bread in the fridge. It sounds surprising, but in the fridge bread actually goes stale faster.
Freezing: the simplest rescue
Freezing is the best way to store bread. Slice it first so you can take out exactly what you need.
A frozen slice thaws within a few minutes on the counter, or you can pop it straight into the toaster. That way you always have fresh bread without waste.
Stale bread? Give it a second life
Stale bread is not waste, it is the start of something tasty. Dry bread actually works well in many dishes.
With a few simple ideas you turn leftover bread into something new, no fuss.
Saving bread out and about
Bakers often have bread left at the end of the day too. Instead of throwing it away, many partners on YumBite offer it as a YumBox so you can pick it up at a discount.
What is inside stays a surprise: the baker fills the box with what is left that day. You collect it by swiping in the app at the counter, from thirty minutes before your pickup time. That way you save tasty bread and help fight waste.
Reserve a YumBox at a minimum 40% discount via the YumBite app at app.yumbite.nl.