Cranberry Apricot Loaf (A Keks Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

How long does cranberry bread last in fridge? ›

Cool thoroughly, and serve. (Store leftover cranberry-orange bread wrapped in foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)

Frozen cranberry bread will last up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

Too much flour will make this bread crumbly and dry — how you measure the flour matters a lot in it turning out moist. To measure flour for this recipe, spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup and level it off with the back of a table knife.

If your cranberry bread is crumbly, it could be because there isn't enough fat or eggs in the batter, or the bread was overbaked. If the recipe you're using provides gram measurements (like mine), then I would highly recommend using them for the most accurate results.

Ways to thaw bread

To thaw your bread, simply remove it from the freezer and let it thaw on the counter for 1 to 3 hours. You can also store your frozen bread in the refrigerator overnight to thaw it slowly. Keep it in its packaging while thawing.

It's best to defrost bread in microwave ovens by covering it in large kitchen towels, like Plenty The Extra Big One, to absorb any moisture. This will prevent the bread from going soggy.

I can then take bread out of the freezer a loaf or even a slice at a time and either toast it or just let it warm up to room temperature. It tastes like it was just baked. Bread freezes very well and you can even refreeze it after it thaws with little or no negative effect on taste or texture.

Commercially baked breads and rolls can be stored at room temperature for 2 to 4 days or 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator. Bread products retain their quality when stored in the freezer for 3 months. Any breads containing meat or hard cooked eggs must be refrigerated within 2 hours.

Store-bought bread will typically last five to seven days at room temperature, but can last one to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Generally, homemade bread can last for 2-3 days at room temperature, but may last longer if stored properly. Here are some general guidelines for the shelf life of common types of bread: White bread: White bread typically lasts for 3-5 days at room temperature, but can last up to a week if stored in the refrigerator.

Does the fridge make bread go bad? ›

The reason a refrigerator is bad for bread: When bread is stored in a cold (but above freezing) environment, this recrystallization, and therefore staling, happens much faster than at warmer temperatures. Freezing, however, dramatically slows the process down. So that's the science in a nutshell.