The best approach is to buy bread in small quantities, often, and enjoy the freshest bread possible!

Storage: To store fresh bread, leave it at room temperature in a paper bag, or if cut, leave the cut side down on a cutting board or shelf. The crust will stay firm and the inside soft.  Fire Island bread is made with natural levains (sourdoughs) and will stay fresh for days.

To Refresh: Sprinkle or mist lightly with water and place it in a preheated 400F oven for 6-8 minutes or until crusty. You may also choose to slice and toast the bread for delicious results.

The refrigerator and microwave both ruin fresh bread.

Freezing: Our bread freezes well when double bagged in plastic. Partially defrost it at room temperature inside the plastic and then warm in your home oven at 325° for almost-as-good-as-fresh baked bread.