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Freeze bread in slices with the air pressed out

Freeze bread in slices with the air pressed out, then thaw single slices straight in the toaster whenever you need them.

Time
⏱ 5 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Freezer bag, or a stainless steel or glass box
  • Toaster

How to do it

  1. Slice the bread while it's as fresh as possible and freeze it.
  2. Press the air out of the bag before sealing it.
  3. Don't keep the bread frozen for longer than three months.
  4. Thaw slices as needed by putting them straight into the toaster.

Variations

  • Homemade bread rolls should be completely cooled before freezing.

Sources

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  • oekotest.de (opens in a new tab)Brot lässt sich gut in Scheiben geschnitten einfrieren.streichen Sie die Luft vor dem Verschließen aus dem BeutelLänger als drei Monate sollten Sie Brot und andere Backwaren nicht einfrierenWar das Brot scheibenweise eingefroren, können Sie diese ganz einfach im Toaster auftauen.

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