I bought a loaf of bread from the bakery today - how can I stop it going soft overnight?

[burningupinspeed]

It is crusty and delicious and I want to eat the lot in one sitting (slathered in butter of course) but I would burst.

Last time I just left it in the cupboard in the bag it came in and it was crap the next day. Is that it's destiny or can it be saved?!

[lizziemun]

You need to put it in an airtight box/tin then it should stay fresh.

[MatNanPlus]

Paper bag, if in plastic it will soften, well my crusty rolls did on monday

[burningupinspeed]

Thanks lizzie, I don't have anything big enough - so I'll have to eat it until it will fit

[burningupinspeed]

Ohhh. why don't they give them out in paper bags! So disappointing isn't it MatNan.

[ItsAllaBitNoisy]

Stick it in the oven on high for 5 minutes in the morning. Then just cut off the already cut edge. Will be as good as new!

[burningupinspeed]

Thanks! Now to see if it will last

[BethAndHerBrood]

Just eat it. You know you want to.

Problem solved!!

[pointydog]

bread is always better on the day it is baked. I think you just have to accept that it will not be as crusty the next day. The sign of a goo dloaf.

[lambanana]

You could put it in the freezer then take it out first thing tomorrow.