Question

If bread is made on Monday and will be used TUesday, how should it be stored-

A) Keep it at room temperature in a breadbox.
B) Refrigerate it to maintain freshness.
C) Freeze it until Tuesday morning and thaw it.
D) Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

Answer 1

For bread made on Monday and to be used on Tuesday, it should be kept at room temperature in a breadbox or an airtight container to maintain its freshness without drying it out, as refrigeration might do.

Step-by-step explanation:

If bread is made on Monday and will be used on Tuesday, it should be stored by keeping it at room temperature in a breadbox or in an airtight container.

Refrigerating it can cause the bread to dry out and become stale due to the refrigerator's tendency to dehydrate its contents. Since the bread is only being stored for a short time (one day), freezing is unnecessary and could affect the texture of the bread even after it thaws.

Foods can be frozen to prevent bacterial growth, but since homemade bread is usually consumed relatively quickly, freezing and thawing would be an excessive step for such a short time frame.