Store your bread better with the linen bread bag!
Are you wondering how to store your bread so it stays crispy for days and days? Do you think it's impossible? Well, think again, a solution exists: the linen bread bag! By the end of this article, you'll have only one idea in mind: to adopt it.
Has bread been around for a long time?
For a little cultural insight, bread is one of the oldest foods in human history. Archaeologists have found evidence of bread production dating back at least 30,000 years before our era during prehistoric times. Yes, that's quite a long time, isn't it? But people have been eating bread since agriculture began! 🌾
Bread has been used throughout history as a medium of exchange; it was a staple food for so many civilizations that it was sometimes called "the staff of life."
Even today, bread is one of the most popular foods in the world. And we understand why! It can be crispy or soft, served with jam or cheese. It can be eaten at any time of day, as a snack or as part of a meal. And it's so good, isn't it? ☺️
How has bread been preserved throughout the years?
To guarantee its freshness and ensure that the bread doesn't dry out or, conversely, become too soft, various techniques have been used over the centuries: drying, freezing, airtight storage…
The most basic method is to store it in a cool, dry place. In the past, bread boxes were used. These were small carved wooden cabinets mounted high up to protect bread from rodents.
Now, we tend to use bread bins or airtight containers. However, bread bins take up a lot of space, and are therefore not necessarily the most practical solution… We recommend another method for storing your bread: using linen bread bags.
Why is choosing a linen bag the best solution?
👉 5 reasons to use linen:
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Linen is a hygroscopic material, meaning it has a strong ability to retain & absorb excess moisture. It is also antibacterial and antifungal. Therefore, it is an ideal material for bread bags.
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Linen bread bags are reusable: you're doing a great thing for the environment! Linen bread bags are endlessly washable: they will never lose their shape or color! You can also put them in the freezer or microwave if you want to make them even softer.
Did you know? Linen is one of the most resistant fabrics. It's not afraid of high ironing temperatures or washing machine cycles. Linen doesn't pill. Even after several washes, it remains completely intact, I would even say it gets softer!
- Linen bags are breathable and gentle on your bread. They don't release toxic odors like plastic bread bags, for example.
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They will look very aesthetic on your kitchen counter! Many bread bags are now available in various colors and styles. Some even feature beautiful embroidery.
So, if you appreciate elegant and refined items, you'll definitely want to adopt linen bread bags!
- They are very practical and don't take up much space in your kitchen, unlike the well-known bread bins. You can place it either horizontally or vertically depending on your layout.
👉 The bento, the very trendy Japanese-inspired bag!
As a bread bag, you can choose to adopt the bento! These Japanese-inspired bags are very practical for storing bread. You can also use them for other purposes, such as carrying your groceries, your picnic, or any other food...
The bento is made of two layers of natural linen. It ties at the top and takes the shape of a package. It's a great solution for storing and presenting bread on the table in an aesthetic way.
You can find lovely models on our online store right here:
Azuma Bukuro / The Bento bread bag
The reusable & washable bread bag / replaces non-recycled paper bread bags.
Do you have a bread recipe to share with us?
Recently, I made my own bread at home and I must say I'm quite happy with the result. The bread was very crispy and the crumb was soft. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
So, I wanted to share with you the little recipe I found on the tomate cerise website. Now you too have a lot on your plate with this recipe! 😉
For the ingredients:
- 1 kg of flour, preferably organic, and vary the pleasures by trying different blends
- 600 ml of water
- 1 tablespoon of dry yeast or 20 g of fresh yeast dissolved in a little hot water
- 10 g of salt
Preparation: 15 minutes
Resting time: 2 hours (or better 12 hours) + 30 min
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes + 15 minutes
Preparing no-knead pot bread:
Mix the ingredients in a large bowl, and let rest for 2 hours under a clean towel. If you opt for a 12-hour rise, cover with tightly sealed plastic wrap to prevent the top of the dough from drying out.
Preheat the oven to 200°C and place your empty Dutch oven inside.
Punch down the dough on a floured surface, fold it 3-4 times, and let it rest for 30 minutes under a clean towel.
Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and place your dough ball inside, close with the lid, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Remove the lid, increase the temperature to 240°C, and continue baking for 15 minutes.
Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
And here's the result:
This lovely little bread was then wrapped in my bento and stayed fresh for several days!
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You now have all the keys to keeping your bread fresh for longer thanks to the linen bag or bento.
I'd love to know in the comments if you've already adopted it and if you're happy with it!
See you soon,
Marta