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For Long Term Storage (more than three weeks): Wrap bread tightly in plastic wrap. Then, wrap it again in foil or freezer paper. Write the date on your bread before sticking it in the freezer; then, try to use it within six months. For Rolls and Buns: Place them inside a freezer bag, and seal tightly.
Take the frozen loaf out of the freezer. Leave the loaf in the freezer bag and set it out on the kitchen counter. At room temperature, it can take up to three or four hours for a loaf of bread to fully defrost. When it's ready, it will be thawed out but may not be very warm.