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Bread Problems

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By mrwhippy 07 Nov 2009 18:21

Bread Problems

I have been making bread for a while, and its nice, but I've noticed it doesnt stay fresh for more than a day or so. Does anyone know of any natural preservatives, or is this just the way it is?
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By ACDC 07 Nov 2009 22:39

Bread Problems

I too have made bread for quite some time. I think if you have a sizeable freezer it's about the only answer to your problem. I double wrap the bread so it won't get freezer burn, or pick up tastes. It wouldn't be in our freezer for more than a week or two, and we don't have a problem with the defrosted taste. But I do stress that it be double wrapped before popping it in the freezer.

Someone else may know of a preservative but hopefully this may help you until then. Good Luck.
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By JAMES 08 Nov 2009 01:00

Bread

Just add a pinch of bread improver. Its only vit c.

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By Elpe 08 Nov 2009 09:35

Bread

I buy tubs of Vit C powder in Lakeland and in Holland & Barrett. The tubs last for ages as you need less than a teaspoon in a loaf. Just add it with the flour. BTW I notice that H & B have an offer on at the moment. It won't make your loaves last like bought ones but they'll be fine for 2-3 days. Also, the bread bags (two types) from Lakeland are very good.
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By Sue 08 Nov 2009 14:42

Bread Problems

I agree with ACDC. Fresh bread is better when newly made, unless you want to toast it. I always freeze in slices - well wrapped - and take out as much as is needed on the day. Because it is pre-sliced, it defrosts in no time.

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By ACDC 08 Nov 2009 23:05

Bread

"Just add a pinch of bread improver. Its only vit c.

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Just a pinch? Would that be to the whole batch I'd make two 2lb pound loaves at a time. I must check H & B next time I venture out into the winter weather. Thanks in advance.

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By Elpe 09 Nov 2009 09:05

Bread improver

ACDC, I add a scant teaspoon of the powder to each loaf in my bread machine - that's 450g flour.
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By mrwhippy 09 Nov 2009 09:47

Thanks

Thanks everyone, will give that a try.
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By JAMES 09 Nov 2009 09:54

Bread

""Just add a pinch of bread improver. Its only vit c.

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Just a pinch? Would that be to the whole batch I'd make two 2lb pound loaves at a time. I must check H & B next time I venture out into the winter weather. Thanks in advance. "

You really do not need very much. If making two loaves as you say, I'd prob add a fullish teaspoon of the stuff.

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By Expat Badger 09 Nov 2009 17:06

bread problems

interesting - never heard of that. I make a littel loaf (350g) for us and it's usually gone in 2 days. Quite like the fact it has no preservatives in it! Means it's not full of rubbish
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By ACDC 10 Nov 2009 20:28

Bread and Vit C

I'm going shopping tomorrow and will look for vit c powder. Thanks you guys. :wave: