Bread stays fresh for 15 days without going moldy with a simple tip

Households are constantly looking for smart food storage tips, especially when it comes to bread, which is known for its frustratingly short shelf life.

Like bananas, bread tends to go moldy in just three to seven days if left at room temperature.

To combat this, proper sealing and storage techniques are essential, and sometimes even putting the bread in the refrigerator can extend its life.

Despite the popularity of freezing bread to preserve it, many households still prefer other methods.

As luck would have it, Frakking Creations leaked a clever storage hack on YouTube that promises to keep your bread fresh and “tasting great” for up to 15 days without freezing it, the Express reports.

The expert begins the video by addressing a common gripe: “Don’t you hate it when your bread molds too quickly and you have to throw it away? That’s what happened to us too until we found a better way to store it. fresher and mold-free for longer.”

The solution is surprisingly simple: just cut holes in the bread bag and store it in the refrigerator.

This technique is just as effective for bakery bread, which typically contains fewer preservatives than its store-bought counterparts.

Before storing the bread in the refrigerator, be sure to cut a few holes in the bag to prevent moisture from getting trapped inside, which can lead to condensation and accelerated mold growth.

Using a pair of scissors, make small incisions around the top of the bag where it gathers before sealing. Also add some holes in the back and under the bread.

It is advisable to start with fewer holes, then adjust according to the temperature of the refrigerator.

The YouTuber explained: “When you make small cuts in the bag, the bread will dry out slowly, so you can adjust how many holes you cut to prevent the bread from drying out too much, not enough to mold, and by doing this, the bread lasts more than you would normally expect.”

However, some bread connoisseurs argue that this storage method could cause the bread to become stale, thus reducing its shelf life.

The results of the hack were then demonstrated: “So I just took this bread out of the fridge, put the holes through the bag. And what you want to do when you do this for the first time, is after a few hours, or overnight, take a look to see if there’s condensation forming inside.”

“In this case, you can see a little – it’s not too bad. If you see more condensation than this or larger drops of water, adjust how many holes are in the bag.”

Regarding the bread’s longevity, the expert said: “So today is June 1st, as you can see, this is the bread we keep in the fridge.”

“Best before is May 24th, and we’ve been able to keep it fresh and mold-free for longer than that time simply by keeping it in the fridge and doing this hack. Eight days more and it still tastes great.”

The trick is effective because of the low temperature of the refrigerator and the reduction of humidity, which slows down the potential for mold growth. However, it is essential to find the right balance of aeration.

The date of purchase of the bread remains unknown. However, store-bought bread usually hits the shelves five to seven days before its use-by date.

As such, this particular bread could have remained mold-free for up to 15 days.