Does it actually keep unwrapped bread fresh?
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Don't know. We live in Arizona where it is SUPER dry all the time so we have to keep our bread wrapped or it will turn to croutons the next day. But, just a simple bag (paper or plastic) does help keep the bread fresh for a decent amount of time. We're a family of five so we go through bread pretty quick...it never has time to dry out. I love this bread box it's the perfect size and looks very nice.
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No. Just house the bread on your counter in a pretty container that does not take up much real estate.
1784067
It might - I was keeping wrapped bread in there and it was molding very quickly. Now I keep just crackers and cookies in there - not my best purchase but probably because I didn't match it to my needs.
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I don't think it would, as it is not air-tight. It would be similar to putting unwrapped bread in a cabinet or drawer.
1784069
Look guys this is pretty simple stuff! The typical bread box idea is to get the loaves off the countertop and hide the bread in a container that looks like the rest of your kitchen. Some are better than others. If you want store bread in a bread box well, you`re not going to find an air tight one because that`s not what they`re made for. Depending on the bread it doesn't need to be air tight. Otherwise, what do you do if you don`t have one? That's right, you just keep the wrapper tightly closed until you need bread!!
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I have only put wrapped bread inside. I doubt that it would be much different than leaving unwrapped bread out in the open.
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I have used it cutting hot fresh bread from an oven but not from a bread machine so really do not know. I have cut fresh croissants carefully with it and it did not squish it at all.
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No. As the container is vertical and the bread is in vertical shape. For me it is alright, for the bread is great !
1046802
Yes. in fact it works very well. I bought one last March and have been using it ever since. It is one of my favorites. You can read my detailed review at http://www.breadcenter.com-Dan
787216
GREAT!...I've noticed that bread, english muffins and other bread type products last alot longer (as long as they are sealed good) using this box.It also LOOKS GOOD (I didn't want the shiny chrome one) simply because they are ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to keep clean N smudge proof.
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Yes, after it's clean and dry, I roll it up and store it in its original packaging. Takes very little space. Lies fairly flat right after unrolling and as soon as I put my dough on it, it is fine. A couple drops of water underneath seem to anchor it. I like it.
865262
I have this same container and although I haven't used it for homemade bread I do use mine for bakery bought bread. It really seems to keep the bread fresher longer.
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No it doesn't. trust that almost nothing will stick to it and if it comes out clean (cookies,bread) put it in the freezer and reuse it later
2008719
We love our stainless steel breadbox. I would by another if they were not so expensive. Who knows someday I will. I can not say that the breadbox keeps my bread fresher because I have never coducted a controlled experiment with aging bread in and out of the box. The breadbox does protect the bread and does make the kitchen look classy and tiddy.
865261
I have not used it for bread as I have a regular lock&lock; bread container...but I don't know why it wouldn't work!
2008724
This breadbox does help keep bread fresh. The moisture in the bread increases the humidity in the breadbox and keeps the bread moist.Read more: How Does a Breadbox Keep Bread Fresh? | eHow http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4898102_breadbox-keep-bread-fresh.html#ixzz2VlOI66gX
2007703
I find softer things like breads often get squashed, unless you hit the Seal button as soon as it's drawn just enough vacuum. It isn't as hard a vacuum, so it doesn't preserve as long.
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Lorelei, My husband and I looked at lots of bread boxes before ordering this one. I LOVE IT !! Highly recommend it. No it is NOT FLIMSY or THIN. And it barely shows finger prints ! The bread products stay so much fresher than being on the cabinet. I used to refrigerate, which is OK; however, the breads taste so much better when left out. HOPEFULLY THEY HAVEN'T CHANGED THE BOX. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT. Came timely and in good condition. Good Luck Rosemarie
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No it is not air tight. It actually has air holes, this keeps the bread fresh longer. My homemade bread usually keeps for about 3 days in this box. It lasts the same amount of time on the counter before starting to mold but it goes stale immediately, this box keeps it fresh and soft.
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I think it does a good job of helping to keep bread moist. My breads have been staying fresh (bear in mind that bread goes bad very slowly in winter). It is a bit small for anything other than 2 loaves of bread.
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Our local grocer's stocks frozen loaves of Udi's white sandwich bread. I buy 3 or 4 loaves and keep them in the freezer and take one out to thaw in the fridge for the next sandwiches. Their bread keeps for at least a week. I even re-freeze bread crusts for stuffing. Good stuff! The bread is for my spouse, who prefers it toasted.
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Not exactly; however, I have used this yeast many many times in my breadmaker, and I have had fabulous results with it. I simply store it in a glass jar and it lasts just as it should.