Problems with Bread Going Moldy too Quickly

**buffy871** · 08-22-2010, 12:37 PM

I bought some bread and put it in the freezer. After thawing it for only a day it's already moldy. This has happened twice now. Does anyone else freeze bread and have this problem? It's only happened once, and I've done this a number of times.

**Libby** · 08-22-2010, 12:51 PM

I think it may be too humid/hot where you live in the summer. We have this problem too when we don't have the a/c on. What we do is thaw it on counter overnight..take what we'll eat in the am and store the loaf in the fridge.

Where are you storing your bread once its thawed?

To be uber frugal - take the moldy bread, cut off the nasty bits (maybe a bit more then the nasty bits) and dry out the l/o pieces and grind them into bread crumbs for cooking/coating later on.

**PlainCash4** · 08-22-2010, 01:00 PM

if i know i am gonna use bread i just put it from the freezer to the fridge.

**georgiamom** · 08-22-2010, 01:42 PM

Here in Georgia it's hot and I was told to take the loaf and let it thaw in the frig. With us on wheat bread now I am going to try this to see if it will work also.

**frugalfranny** · 08-22-2010, 02:09 PM

When hot this can be a problem.

Don't thaw the whole loaf........

In the summer I leave all my bread in the refer. freezer and just take out what I am going to use right then. If a sandwich (not toasted) it will be thawed by the time you get your sandwich made. If toasted.......no problem. I have also put two slices in baggies....to be pulled out as needed. If you have problems pulling it apart after it being frozen........the 'baggie way' would be the best thing to do.

The more corn syrup in it..........the worse it is. Try buying a diff. bread with no corn syrup.

**buffy871** · 08-22-2010, 02:13 PM

I think I might have put the bread basket too close to the stove. I'm not sure, but I'm going to move it. If that doesn't work, it's probably too hot and humid in Texas for this, and I'll just put it in the fridge. Thanks for the help.

**frugalfranny** · 08-22-2010, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by buffy871

If that doesn't work, it's probably too hot and humid in Texas for this, and I'll just put it in the fridge.

But keeping it in the fridge will make it hard......will have to be toasted after about two days in there. (well---unless you like eating hard bread.........or as I call them----dunking sandwiches!!

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**ladykemma2** · 08-22-2010, 05:36 PM

i am single, live in texas, and just remove the bread from the freezer by the slice. that way i don't waste it.

**shoiji** · 08-24-2010, 05:43 PM

My sister who worked at Goodhousekeeping Microwave test lab gave me this tip. Freeze the bread. Then take out what you will be using and microwave the slices of bread in a single layer in the microwave for about 5 seconds. You can also just take how much you plan on using and leave on the counter for a couple minutes.

I started doing this when I realized I could not eat a loaf of bread before it got moldy. The best part is if it is homemade it pretty much tastes as if you just baked it.

**druthb00** · 08-24-2010, 07:48 PM

We always take ours from the freezer and store it in the fridge as we use it. I bet the moisture from it thawing out inside the air-tight bag creates a perfect environment for mold because the excess moisture has no place to evaporate to. If it's in the fridge it's too cool for mold to grow in a day. On your counter-top it's not.

**morrisjlm3** · 08-24-2010, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by buffy871

I bought some bread and put it in the freezer. After thawing it for only a day it's already moldy. This has happened twice now. Does anyone else freeze bread and have this problem? It's only happened once, and I've done this a number of times.

I think the best thing to do would be to thaw in the refrigerator. It will definitely take longer but it won't mold.

**georgiamom** · 08-25-2010, 11:45 AM

I wonder if thawing it on a metal pan would make it thaw quicker I do this for meat I saw that crazy comercial on tv and I just started doing it with a thick cooking pan I have and it actually cuts the thawing time down. My house is pretty cool inside and I just throw the meat that is frozen in thin layers unless it is a roast or some thing like that and I rotate it it thaws quickly. I guess bread might work also. I will try and see and let everyone know if this works. Couldn't hurt to try.