I slice my bread when it has cooled and then freeze it. We only eat sourdough bread for breakfast. In the evening I take out what we need. I never have stale bread and the bread-ends is my favorite.
I do this too. I live alone and don’t eat much bread, but love my sourdough bread. I put 2-4 slices in bags. When I do this, it tastes like fresh-made bread every time😋
@@dadams239you put in on plastic bags in the freezer? Like those ziplock bags. Sorry to ask but Im new to this and looking for options, since I am now alone and need my bread to last cause is only me!
@@veystone2580 yes, in freezer bags, 4 slices per bag. Then I take them out when I want some bread, because I am not a big bread eater. I re use the freezer bags for the next loaves.
Hi Anja! I had a sourdough bread that didn’t come out too well so I ended up making it into bread crumbs. I froze those months ago and just defrosted them to make a chicken Parmesan and it tasted great!
I bake a sourdough loaf using your measurements of 5 cups grain, and 3-4 cups water , a tablespoon of salt & caraway seeds with 1 cup sourdough starter. The grains i use are spelt, rye, einkorn , kamut, flax seeds, millet and sunflower seeds. I ferment it overnight and let it rise 3 hours in the morning. It is delicious and it lasts more than two weeks. I keep it in a bread box. It has never molded yet! It is so amazing.
Hi, thank you for this video. To my knowledge the reason why sourdough last longer than baking soda of yeast bread is not because of bacteria as they are dead once the load is baked, but because if the acidity of the bread the sourdough leads to. This is how I understand it :)
What a great video!!! I was wondering what to do with my sourdough bread ( that i made with your help! And your starter tips!). I decided to slice it and freeze it in a Ziploc bag after it was standing outside for 2 days! It heats perfectly! Thanks so much for the great tips!
P.s. i also recycle bags! I appreciate you more for that! Why throw it when you can use it again? I have a bunch of plastic bags and i use them to package all kind of things, even toys!
Anja, wanted to share. NOT using my SD since 3/18....I put some flour on top...found the SDS had risen and a lot of the flour "was eaten". SUPER. Just added more flour. The SDS LOOKS STRONG AND HEALTHY. Thank you again.
I keep my sourdough in the freezer as well. I slice up the loaf with pieces of parchment paper between the slices. It makes it easy to grab a piece in the morning.
These are great tips, thank you! I also have very limited counter space so I especially love the idea of keeping the bread in the oven. I’ve heard you’re supposed to keep it in the dark, but it sounds like that’s not true?
I have a crock--maybe I can use it for storing my sourdough. I do have a problem with it going bad because sometimes we don't eat it fast enough. Thanks!
I don't have room for a bread box either. I use either my oven or the microwave. Everyone here is used to it because my mother and grandmother did it too.
So, its air circulation that prevents mold? I bought a beautiful breadbox but stopped using it because the bread started forming mold. I'm going to try your linen bag suggestion. Does it have to be linen? Or is any breathable bag OK? Thanks for these videos Anja!
Yes, air circulation delays the formation of mold but doesn't entirely prevent it. That is why I recommend rinsing your bread box with hot vinegar water once a week. As for the bread bag, you can use cotton, too but I wouldn't recommend polyester or something like that. Glad to hear you're enjoying my videos 💛 ~ Anja
Was the sourdough loaf made from the Shaggy dough method? Was active yeast also used? Noticed the holes when cut. My loaves don't have the holes. thanks
I used the recipe for the shaggy dough method but did actually do a few stretch-and-folds and overnight fermentation in the refrigerator so I'd call it a "hybrid" 😊 ~ Anja
I was gifted a sourdough starter and found your videos but I’m still a bit confused. It is sitting in the fridge now and I’m wondering why I can’t just leave it there until i want to use it instead of adding all that flour and then mixing in water when I’m ready to make something? Also, when i take 1/4 cup out of my starter to dehydrate it, what do i do with the rest ?
You can leave it in the fridge for some time but my method keeps it dormant and from turning too sour or developing hooch. If you want t dehydrate, you can put the rest in the fridge, in the compost, use it, or discard it
I slice my bread when it has cooled and then freeze it. We only eat sourdough bread for breakfast. In the evening I take out what we need. I never have stale bread and the bread-ends is my favorite.
Nice and thank you so much for sharing 😊 ~ Anja
I do this too. I live alone and don’t eat much bread, but love my sourdough bread. I put 2-4 slices in bags. When I do this, it tastes like fresh-made bread every time😋
@@dadams239you put in on plastic bags in the freezer? Like those ziplock bags. Sorry to ask but Im new to this and looking for options, since I am now alone and need my bread to last cause is only me!
@@veystone2580 yes, in freezer bags, 4 slices per bag. Then I take them out when I want some bread, because I am not a big bread eater. I re use the freezer bags for the next loaves.
@@dadams239 Thank you so much for your help!
Hi Anja! I had a sourdough bread that didn’t come out too well so I ended up making it into bread crumbs. I froze those months ago and just defrosted them to make a chicken Parmesan and it tasted great!
Oh, what a great idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing that with us 😊 ~ Anja
Ciao Ania,my bread come out with thick crust,hard to slice why
Never have left over bread....I would like your suggestion ...how to make breadcrumbs with levft over bread? Grate on a grater??>?? OR?@@OurGabledHome
I bake a sourdough loaf using your measurements of 5 cups grain, and 3-4 cups water , a tablespoon of salt & caraway seeds with 1 cup sourdough starter. The grains i use are spelt, rye, einkorn , kamut, flax seeds, millet and sunflower seeds. I ferment it overnight and let it rise 3 hours in the morning. It is delicious and it lasts more than two weeks. I keep it in a bread box. It has never molded yet! It is so amazing.
Hi, thank you for this video. To my knowledge the reason why sourdough last longer than baking soda of yeast bread is not because of bacteria as they are dead once the load is baked, but because if the acidity of the bread the sourdough leads to. This is how I understand it :)
Great tips! I especially like the crock you use. The crock acts much like putting the clay cookie in brown sugar to keep it from drying out.
Exactly! I am happy to hear you enjoyed this video 😊 ~ Anja
I ordered some bread bags last week, I love them! Got my sourdough English muffins in one right now. Thank you, I had no idea.
What a great video!!! I was wondering what to do with my sourdough bread ( that i made with your help! And your starter tips!). I decided to slice it and freeze it in a Ziploc bag after it was standing outside for 2 days! It heats perfectly! Thanks so much for the great tips!
P.s. i also recycle bags! I appreciate you more for that! Why throw it when you can use it again? I have a bunch of plastic bags and i use them to package all kind of things, even toys!
Aww ... thank you, that makes me so happy to hear! It's all about figuring out what works best for you 😊 ~ Anja
@@tijanahajdari8223 that's great! I hate plastic so we're trying to get as much (re)use out of every bag and plastic wrap, too 😌
Thank you for all the helpful tips. I love watching your videos!
Aww .... that makes me so happy to hear 💛 ~ Anja
Great Ideas! The bread crock is Brilliant!
Anja, wanted to share. NOT using my SD since 3/18....I put some flour on top...found the
SDS had risen and a lot of the flour "was eaten". SUPER. Just added more flour. The SDS
LOOKS STRONG AND HEALTHY. Thank you again.
I am glad to hear it! 😊
This was so informative! Thank you so much for the bread wisdom and tips. :) So grateful for all the wonderful ideas.
You are so welcome! I am really happy to hear you enjoyed this video 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you Anja
You are so welcome 😊 ~ Anja
Nice large loaf, beautiful crunch
Haha, thank you, it had just come out of the oven 😊 ~ Anja
Great tips! Thanks as always ❤️
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 😊 ~ Anja
Very much appreciated 💖
Yay!! Thank you so much 💛 ~ Anja
The crock idea is a neat idea.
Thank you! That was my grandparents" crock ☺ ~ Anja
I keep my sourdough in the freezer as well. I slice up the loaf with pieces of parchment paper between the slices. It makes it easy to grab a piece in the morning.
Sounds great!
Thanks!❤
Glad you enjoyed this video 😊 ~ Anja
Great advice; thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
I like linen bags!
Yes, they are great!! I will post a video soon on how to make your own 😊 ~ Anja
These are great tips, thank you! I also have very limited counter space so I especially love the idea of keeping the bread in the oven. I’ve heard you’re supposed to keep it in the dark, but it sounds like that’s not true?
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed this video. I haven't heard about keeping it dark but that won't certainly hurt 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you!!!!
Such great tips. Thank you 😊
Yay! I am so glad to hear you found this helpful 😊 ~ Anja
I have a crock--maybe I can use it for storing my sourdough. I do have a problem with it going bad because sometimes we don't eat it fast enough. Thanks!
I don't have room for a bread box either. I use either my oven or the microwave. Everyone here is used to it because my mother and grandmother did it too.
Love it and love that it's been passed down through generations! And it sounds like you trained your household members well 😊 ~ Anja
So, its air circulation that prevents mold? I bought a beautiful breadbox but stopped using it because the bread started forming mold. I'm going to try your linen bag suggestion. Does it have to be linen? Or is any breathable bag OK? Thanks for these videos Anja!
Yes, air circulation delays the formation of mold but doesn't entirely prevent it. That is why I recommend rinsing your bread box with hot vinegar water once a week. As for the bread bag, you can use cotton, too but I wouldn't recommend polyester or something like that. Glad to hear you're enjoying my videos 💛 ~ Anja
Hello! Id leaving it on the counter, how do you prevent cockroaches reaching it??
Put it in a bread box
Was the sourdough loaf made from the Shaggy dough method? Was active yeast also used? Noticed the holes when cut. My loaves don't have the holes. thanks
I used the recipe for the shaggy dough method but did actually do a few stretch-and-folds and overnight fermentation in the refrigerator so I'd call it a "hybrid" 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome After the stretch and fold, was the dough left to rise again for a couple hours on the counter or in the frig. thanks
@@jamestriplett790 I think I put it in the fridge right after.
Is the inside if your croc glazed?
Yes, it is
Try it with black garlic and butter toasted.
I’m obsessed with warm bread and I keep reading not to cut it when it’s warm.
It's still baking and trying to set when it's still warm but of course, you can do whatever you like 😃 ~ Anja
I like to keep my sourdough bread in a bees wax bag in the fridge - it stays fresh for two weeks.
Yes, that works great! Thank you for sharing 😊 ~ Anja
I was gifted a sourdough starter and found your videos but I’m still a bit confused. It is sitting in the fridge now and I’m wondering why I can’t just leave it there until i want to use it instead of adding all that flour and then mixing in water when I’m ready to make something?
Also, when i take 1/4 cup out of my starter to dehydrate it, what do i do with the rest ?
You can leave it in the fridge for some time but my method keeps it dormant and from turning too sour or developing hooch. If you want t dehydrate, you can put the rest in the fridge, in the compost, use it, or discard it
I’m making the move to reduce microplastics, so I wouldn’t use plastic bags.