As soon as you open your Tribeca Oven bread, tightly wrap whatever you don’t use in plastic wrap. This helps prevent oxygen from coming into contact with the bread; breads often go stale by losing moisture to the air, and oxygen also carries wild yeasts and bacteria which can promote mold growth.  

If you don’t have plastic wrap, you can use a beeswax wrap, tin foil or even a clean dish towel. Wrap the bread in this material, then place it back in the bag it came in, trying to press out as much air as you can before sealing it shut.

Preservative-free bread fares best in a cool, dark place. A classic bread box or deep drawer works great; in a pinch, you can put bread in a cupboard, or even a microwave (just don’t forget to remove it before microwaving food!). Stored at ambient temperatures, most of our breads have a two- to three-day shelf life.

Avoid countertops that are in direct sunlight, the top of the refrigerator or any place too close to the stove or the dishwasher. These appliances frequently emit heat and/or moisture, both of which aren’t helpful when it comes to prolonging a bread’s shelf life.  

For smaller households, one of the most waste-reducing bread storage methods is freezing all the bread or a portion of it. It’s best to do this when the bread is as fresh as possible; many families simply take about half of the loaf and pop it in the freezer when putting groceries away. Or, if it becomes clear that you’re not going to finish your bread in two or three days, place whatever is left in the freezer. Pre-slicing it is a pro move for easy portioning when it’s time to reheat!

To freeze bread, wrap it in plastic wrap, and then place it in a freezer bag. Using a permanent marker, label the bag with the name of the product, and the date you’re freezing it. Properly stored bread can stay in the freezer for up to three months. 

A loaf Tribeca Oven in the freezer means that delicious bread is always on hand. This really helps simplify lunch prep or last-minute dinners! To make the most of your frozen loaves, leave a little extra time to thaw the bread, as this will make the texture even better when you reheat it! You can thaw bread on the countertop (a quicker option), or let it thaw in the fridge for a few hours (a great option overnight or during the work day). Our breads have high moisture levels, which allow them to refresh when baked!