How to Store Muffins and Quick Breads So They Stay Fresh Longer (2024)

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How to Store Muffins and Quick Breads So They Stay Fresh Longer? ›

Place muffins in a paper towel-lined resealable bag or an airtight container. Cover with another paper towel and seal. The paper towel will absorb that excess moisture. You can do this with quick bread loaves as well or wrap securely in plastic wrap.

To store muffins up to 4 days, line an airtight container or zip-lock bag with paper towel and store the muffins in a single layer. Place another layer of paper towel on top of the muffins as well. They can be stored in a container without paper towel, but are more likely to become soggy the longer they're in there.

Line airtight container or resealable bag with paper towels. This will absorb moisture and keep your quick bread from getting soggy.

Double wrap all breads with plastic food wrap and aluminum foil or in airtight, resealable plastic freezer bags. Muffins and quick breads can stay fresh in the freezer for up to two months.

Note that at no point during these four days should you store your muffins or quick breads in the refrigerator. Doing so will cause the starches to crystallize, turning your treats brittle and crumbly. Longer Than Four Days: To keep muffins and quick breads longer than four days, you're going to need to freeze them.

The Best Way to Store Muffins

Let them cool for no more than five-to-10 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. STEP TWO: Line an airtight storage container with paper towels. The paper towels will act like a “sponge,” absorbing the moisture the muffins emit as they age.

Most quick breads freeze well.

To freeze, wrap securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in freezer bags. Coffeecakes freeze best in the pan they were baked in. Quick bread loaves and coffeecakes can also be cut into individual servings before freezing.

The best thing you can do to truly prolong the life of your bread is to keep it in the freezer. Slicing it first (or cutting it into big chunks) allows you to remove portions as necessary so you don't run into the same problem of handling a whole loaf of bread. In this case, you can store your bread in plastic.

Yes, banana bread can be stored in a Ziploc bag. Place a sheet of paper towel under the loaf and another sheet on top inside the bag to absorb any extra moisture. Alternatively, you can store banana bread is a sealed (not airtight) container.

Clear out some freezer space — we're here to talk about freezing bread! Because this household staple typically goes stale in a matter of days, the freezer is the best option to keep it fresh; it preserves freshly baked bread at its prime. And helpfully, most bread can be frozen for as long as three months.

Can you freeze muffins in Ziploc bags? ›

Transfer to freezer bag: Without overlapping, place as many muffins as you can into a gallon size Ziploc bag. You can also wrap each muffin in plastic wrap individually and then in a bag. Remove air: Seal the bag, leaving a small opening and suck out air as much as possible.

Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

You can do this with quick bread loaves as well or wrap securely in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to three days. If your quick bread contains meat or dairy, you'll want to wrap them up the same way as listed, but store them in the refrigerator instead.

Line an airtight container with paper towels and place the muffins on top in a single layer. And don't forget to add a few saltines to absorb moisture! Place paper towels above the muffins to soak up every bit of moisture. Seal with an airtight lid.

Although plastic bags and airtight containers may seem like a good way to keep your bread from going stale, the lack of airflow will foster an environment for mold growth, because the moisture is contained and mold loves moisture. If you want to put your bread in a container, a bread box is the way to go.

Most effective? I've found that putting them in Tupperware with a piece of bread is the best way to go. I can't explain the science behind it, but it keeps the muffins moist and the bread dries out like crazy. This is a great storage method for cookies, scones, and pretty much anything similar.

Muffins can be stored frozen for up to 3 months. Muffins can be thawed completely at room temperature, or heat frozen muffins in the microwave or conventional oven as directed below: For microwave oven, place unwrapped muffin on napkin, microwave-safe paper towel or plate.

Sweet Breads/Muffins: Freeze or Refrigerate. They hold in the fridge a couple weeks when well wrapped, but freeze for up to one year. Thaw and reheat as desired. Oven, toaster, and microwave are all great!