Tips & Tricks
How to slice a round loaf
- Find a good bread knife plus a strong chopping board.
- Cut your bread as shown in the picture above.
- Now you have manageable slices to enjoy.
Storing bread
Bread should be stored in a plastic bag or bread bag in a cool dry place. Alternatively store in a well ventilated bread bin, to prevent the bread from drying out.
Crusty loaves and rolls such as Pane di Casa, are best stored in a paper bag and eaten fresh on the day they are baked.
We don’t recommend that you store bread in the fridge as it will dry out.
Freezing bread
All breads from COBS Bread are suitable to freeze and can be stored in the freezer for up to four months. Simply place the bread in a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.
To thaw, remove the seal and leave the bread to defrost naturally in the packaging or alternatively, remove the bread from the bag, wrap in a paper towel and place in the microwave. Microwave the bread on high for bursts of ten seconds, but be careful not to overcook the bread.
Storing bread
Crusty loaves and rolls, such as Pane di Casa, are best stored in a paper bag and eaten fresh on the day they are baked.
Other breads should be stored at room temperature in a plastic bag, bread bag, or well ventilated bread bin, to prevent the bread from drying out.
During hot or humid weather, you can store bread in the fridge.
Reviving Bread
To revive the crust on bread, pre-heat an oven to 200oC. Place the bread on a rack in the oven. On a second rack positioned below the first, place a dish of water. Heat the bread for 6 to 8 minutes. This will gently warm the bread and make the crust lovely and crunchy again. Microwaving is not recommended for reviving bread.