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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.
If, however, you keep your bread longer than that and it's slightly stale, there's an easy fix: Simply heat (but not toast) it in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes, and the bread will become supple and crusty again. One more way to keep your bread fresh? Freeze it. It's a good way to avoid waste, Kayser says. You put it in a toaster or in the oven, and you'll get fresh bread ready to eat.. Simply wrap the bread in plastic to protect it from freezer burn and keep frozen for up to one month.