Who doesn’t like some warm and fresh bread? We all do, but keeping bread warm for an extended period of time becomes a task and often ruins our meals. The aroma of freshly baked bread incites all the hunger pangs from within.
Techniques to keep bread warm
There are certain techniques and hacks to keep the bread warm. We have mentioned a few below:
1. Use an aluminum foil –
Wrap the bread in a sheet of aluminum foil properly to maintain its freshness. Using aluminum foil is an excellent way to keep the bread warm for a little longer. Since aluminum is an excellent insulator, it does not allow heat to pass through, which will the bread to stay warm for longer. This is time taking but a good quick hack, do care though, it makes the bread soggy at times and it does not feel as fresh. Check the fourth hack which is what i personally use and recommend.
2. Line your bread basket –
You can use a bread basket to keep your bread warm for some time. To provide an additional layer of protection, you can choose to line your bread basket with a thick layer of aluminum foil. The cover of the basket will ensure that your bread is warm and fresh for longer. This is a little time taking to set up and may make the bread soggy if not done correctly.
3. The dried bean hack –
This hack is one of the easier ways to keep your bread warm. All you have to do is grab a handful of beans/grains, and put it in a tea towel. Heat it up in the microwave for some time. Keep this warmed-up tea towel at the bottom of your bread basket. This little hack will keep your bread warm for 30 minutes. If you want to keep your bread warmer for longer, see the next hack, Terracota stones that work better.
4. The Terracota Stone Basket ( Highly Recommended )
This is definately the most effective way to warm your bread, it does keeps the bread warm for hours and is extremely simple to use. You just need to preheat oven to 350°F and place the terracotta stone in oven and bake for 10 minutes. After that just keep the stone under the basket and your bread over it. It works very well.
FAQs
1. How do restaurants keep bread warm?
Restaurants have bread warmers installed in their kitchens. Often called warm bread drawers, these drawers keep the bread warm before they finally serve it.
2. How do you keep baked goods warm?
To keep baked goods like cookies, waffles, bread, etc. warm you store these in air-tight containers. These containers will keep your baked goods fresh for a long period of time. Alternatively, you can make use of aluminum foil to keep them warm, by wrapping them with the foil properly.
3. How do you wrap freshly baked bread?
There are several ways of wrapping your freshly baked bread. Wrapping the bread in a sheet of foil or plastic wrap is an excellent way of keeping it fresh and warm for a longer period of time.
4. How do you keep bread warm at a dinner party?
While serving bread at a dinner party, make sure that you line your bread basket with a layer of aluminum foil to keep it warm for longer. You can also make use of the dried bean hack, where you use warmed-up beans in a towel or a piece of cloth and keep it under the loaf of bread.
While you’re focusing on keeping your bread warm, you might also wonder if aluminum foil keeps things cold, a handy tip for picnics.
