{"id":301,"date":"2022-06-28T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tropicalbaker.com\/?p=301"},"modified":"2022-06-28T09:00:30","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T09:00:30","slug":"how-to-reheat-bread-best-temperatures-and-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tropicalbaker.com\/how-to-reheat-bread-best-temperatures-and-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reheat Bread: Best Temperatures and Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yesterday, you made the most delicious bread in the world. It was flavorful, chewy, and moist. There\u2019s nothing better than fresh bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, the next day, you woke up to a loaf of rock-hard bread that was anything but appetizing. You thought about throwing it out, but you\u2019re totally against food waste. Besides, you worked hard on that now-stale bread! Is there anything to do to save it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re going to take a couple of minutes here to tell you the best methods for reheating bread. There are some simple steps you can take and different methods to try. Don\u2019t throw away leftover bread. With a little help, your bake will go back to being soft, warm bread that you can enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to reheat bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, don\u2019t touch your microwave if you can help it! There\u2019s a much better way of reheating a loaf of homemade bread that preserves the moist bread while protecting the crust from burning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reheat bread, first, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, wrap the loaf in foil and place it on the oven rack. Let it cook for about fifteen minutes. The inside will reheat without continuing to cook thanks to the foil. Moisture stays trapped inside, and the crust won\u2019t burn.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These heating instructions are for a standard artisan loaf. If you have slices or dinner rolls, leave them in for only a few minutes. For larger bread, leave it in a bit longer. Use your baking instincts. The most important thing is to not let the entire loaf of bread dry out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to reheat bread based on bread type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk more about the type of bread you\u2019re reheating and how that plays into the technique. The standard method won\u2019t change too much, of course, but there are some things you should know about reheating bread based on bread type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thawing a frozen baguette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A totally frozen baguette can be a challenge, especially if you forgot about thawing it until the last second! Garlic bread from the store often comes frozen, and it\u2019s handy in a pinch for spaghetti night. If you need to serve dinner fast, here\u2019s how to thaw a frozen baguette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To thaw frozen bread, place it directly in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat it in the oven for 30 minutes, and watch it closely. If it begins to brown in a way you don\u2019t want, place foil on top of the bread to protect the crust. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always take frozen bread out of the freezer bag, plastic bag, or plastic wrap first. Plastic should never go in the oven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epicurious<\/a> warns us not to leave a baguette on the counter to thaw at room temperature or it\u2019ll go stale. And, if you thaw it in the microwave, it might turn to mush. The oven is the best way to thaw or reheat frozen bread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reheating sliced bread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reheating sliced bread is not ideal because it will dry out quickly, although that\u2019s kind of the point if you\u2019re making toast. If you don\u2019t want to make slices of bread into toast, what can you do? Here are a few different techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n