Freezing sourdough bread: how to keep it tasting good

You spent two days on that sourdough loaf, and now there is too much of it. This is where the freezer comes in. Sourdough handles the cold well, as long as you wrap and thaw it properly.

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How to freeze sourdough bread

1. Let the loaf cool completely on a rack. Warm bread makes ice in the bag.
2. Freeze it the same day or the day after, while it is fresh.
3. Slice it if you want to take out a little at a time.
4. Put the loaf in a bag that closes properly, and write the date on a note.

How to get the crust back

A thawed loaf has a soft crust. Wipe a little water over it and give the loaf 5 to 10 minutes on a rack in the oven at 200 °C. That turns the crust crisp again. Short on time? A frozen loaf can go straight in the oven. See frozen bread straight in the oven.

Freezer or fridge?

Keep the loaf you will eat first in the fridge, in the bag. Freeze what you will not get through. There is more on this in the guide to storing sourdough bread.

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Frequently asked questions

Thawed too much? See refreezing bread.